Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A 6'1" southern man, he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A true patriot, Direcris would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, white shirt, and black tie. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Gomory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her auburn hair down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Doctor, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).