Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Valanthe was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Merchant. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 27000 cp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 80000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Priest. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He tends to his Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, and carries greatswords. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Adrik is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Adventurer business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.