Description: She stands about 4'7" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this eastern woman likes to wear tan tank tops with white skirt. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 west. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a tan coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She sports silver long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Veloptima was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. After coming to the age of reason, Veloptima took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jet (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sard (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Through the years after Bathin was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Bathin's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 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 (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Mason. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Mason and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Sapply does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sapply was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Amber (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.