Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Raymond is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To end his boredom; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his brass crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Cook. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his silver hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Doesn't want to be a Animal Trainer and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear flannel. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Bella took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears professional attire. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Vorka 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vorka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Healer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Doctor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Doctor and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 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 man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rurik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'6", this man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.