Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Artin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her orange fur is still thick. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lone grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She carries with her a set of glaives, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Shaena learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1600 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).