Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for her, and Herleva does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Money/treasure; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 sp. Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, white cloak. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jasmine studied abroad. Jasmine was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Locksmith. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Burto abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Onyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. She has styled her red fur well, parting it to the left. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Shadow was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1700 gp.