Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and balancing her hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ilga's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a yellow shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Emerald hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Miller, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 13000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fancy violet suit. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and doesn't want to be a barrister and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 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.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by chocolates. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jelenneth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Coral (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp).