Description: She stands about 5'11" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is golden and very short. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Coral (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Amber (120 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: 2'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears just a white suit. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Vani lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his gray fur down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Flame will drive conversation. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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. Flame fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is physically well-built. Her hair is short and black. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anakis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is still thick. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp.