Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Aasathra was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aasathra decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'11" and typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has wavy white hair. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 30 pp.