Description: 3'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a red tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gildmak never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Jade (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His hair is short and chestnut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has wavy auburn hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle 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. Donella took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: This woman wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Ranala reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy purple hair. Her white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Ronwe lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.