Description: This slender woman stands about 3'3". She usually wears her tan robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. When Mardnab reached her early adolescence her Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her longbow. She wears her blonde hair down. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ida embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Ida was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ida's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Hadarai and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. Her red hair is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.