Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Eida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. 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: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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 compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Banded mail.