Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a pastel shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. Her fur is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Shadow is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: A 4'4" southern man, he wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Rurik was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he would like to get married and retire

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ellywick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erdan embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.