Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is red and curly. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Guard but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Veloptima was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She stands about 3'11" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Riswynn would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a hunchback. Her golden hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Grai learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a fancy black suit. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.