Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She plays an instrument quite well.

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. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 11000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Creega fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: This woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy white hair. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple yellow robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He has no hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He comes from a rich western family. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.