Description: A 4'8" western woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Art was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is auburn and very short. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Gildmak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gildmak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Theren will drive conversation. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Theren liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered whip and tarnished greataxe as well. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Sark is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished quarterstaff as well. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The war was a terrible time for her, and Verin does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Verin was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Verin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown fur is still thick. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Art was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is an amazing painter.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 pp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.