Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has moderate length white hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A true patriot, Ella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. 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: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10 pp. White pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is blue and curly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Leucis grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Leucis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: An older man who wears green trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his brass crest up. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Trynnicus learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: A 5'3" western woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a tan and violet robe with the hood down. With bright golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adrie grew up listening to her father's many stories. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 sp.