Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Criella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Criella managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (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 (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered goblins who tried to eat his hand. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down, and carries ceremonial daggers. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Seamstress business.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has a hunchback. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1900 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle. Her white hair is still thick. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Jade (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). White opal (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.