Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she usually wears her brown robe and has her monstrous two handed axe always slung over her shoulder. Her yellow fur is matted, messy, and big. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Emerald was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Performer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has red eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the west to a Barkeep, Skamos learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 17000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and a wedding ring on her right hand. With wild chestnut hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Galiena will drive conversation. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is content; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Iolite (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Sard (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Baz's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has blonde hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Detective, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Family, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Roger lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.