Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Bryseis is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Bryseis was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Justice, Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blue crest is lengthy. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Herbalist like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1800 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp).

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shamil's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north to a Animal Trainer, Shamil learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 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 (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a simple black robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 pp. Banded agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erevan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erevan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has wavy auburn hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mason business.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her first spouse was a Stylist, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Coral (140 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amber (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Sard (50 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.