Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 16th 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1400 pp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amber (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her white crest down. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Farideh studied abroad. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. With bright golden hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Salanop hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Amber (140 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has a crush on the local gardener

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is lengthy. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his silver crest well, parting it to the left. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Medrash was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Joker, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. He wears his blue crest down. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Farmer. He is an amazing painter.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At some point he was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).