Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a sickle on her belt. She has no crest. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'0" eastern man, he wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. He wears his auburn hair down. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 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 (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull violet sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She is portly but not overly obese. She has slicked back red hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man usually wears his yellow robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is short and brown. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His fur is cinnamon and very short. His eyes are copper and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Flask was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.