Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her auburn hair is well kept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Therlin was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Therlin's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears just a grey suit. Her white hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Slave Trader but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gillyd was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and greatswords. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Emerald (1000 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is typically in his Butcher uniform. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Himo hails from a village terrorized by giants. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 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.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail, marred by sweets. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Korinn is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Priest, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student she started as a Priest, but she got bored and became a Herbalist. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's in love; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Georgina took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Georgina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.