Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Barbena was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to protect her home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Radomir grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His tied-back hair is blonde. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in a small plains village. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Terse, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'3" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 pp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.