Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Thoradin was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 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 (70 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'0" and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Stacee's homeland. Stacee decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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: To unite with her brother; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Ilanis was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ilanis's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Ilanis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries with her a set of scythes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is cut short. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown diamond (8000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Margery grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Through the years after Margery was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Margery's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jade (110 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.