Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She carries with her a set of shields, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ishte has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 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 (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and usually wears his green robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is silver and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. His brown fur is still thick. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trail was born the youngest of three triplets. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 24000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. With wild red hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jade (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She usually wears her tan robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Quillathe was born with her mother's beautiful face. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Quillathe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a green feathered hat and green clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. She has worked as a Map Maker like her father before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).