Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries quarterstaffs. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'2" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a great chef.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 18000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (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 (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a violet shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. She has slicked back black hair. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Baker does. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Brewer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 pp. Red garnet (150 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Pyra was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Layabout, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Eye agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Korfel was born with his father's beautiful face. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Korfel began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.