Description: This woman wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has no fur. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Cloud never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Military, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by her family; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and grey pants. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Coral (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady silver eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Orianna was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student she started as a Mortician, but she got bored and became a Stableman. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1300 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Dreali enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). White opal (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Darrow is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Darrow was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Hunter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 15000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 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 (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Vanuath never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.