Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is short and blue. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Akta speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. Her hair is black and curly. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a grey vest and prefers white and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving A true patriot, Hadwisa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When Hadwisa reached her early adolescence her Human 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Havilar's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Havilar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Havilar was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anverth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. He has worked as a Priest like his mother before him.

Motivation: Revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a blue shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Pog liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dull violet sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Scribe but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Scribe, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 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.