Description: This woman is very fat, and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her rusty crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Jade (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Onyx (50 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: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is an amazing painter.

History: Werydd was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jade (130 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Maynild lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.