Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and is pretty ugly. She has black hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Claira was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his chestnut hair down. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kairon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kairon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Kairon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear flannel. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. A true patriot, Armara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her copper crest is singed and shortened. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Biri was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Armorer. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20 gp.