Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thakrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 370 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He has moderate length silver hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Anthony was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Anthony's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a yellow shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and blue pants, marred by chocolates. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fortune-teller. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the west. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hoshû does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Gimble was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30000 cp. Eye agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has wavy red hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barber. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Barber. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Shedinn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Fletcher.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Major magic item.