Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 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.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has silver hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amber (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His purple hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Detective. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a Tanner, his father struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). White opal (600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has moderate length golden hair. She has green eyes and a yellow hat with a green feather.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Katherine was born with her mother's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with her Seamstress mother left her crippled. During her travels, Katherine and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Katherine discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Katherine fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.