Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Artin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her orange fur is still thick. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lone grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She carries with her a set of glaives, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Shaena learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1600 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. His fur is black and curly. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After months of barely getting by, River managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: Wymar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ivellios wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Eida liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 120 pp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Matilda was taken on many hunting expeditions. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 gp.