Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, marred by teas. His hair is golden and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A true patriot, Watson would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. After a long history of fighting, Watson and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: A 5'4" southern woman, she wears a pastel top hat and pastel clothes. Her red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 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 (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her head has been shaved. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 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 (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. The war was a terrible time for her, and Caelynn does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Az-Rans grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her glaive with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Lilith is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 15000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.