Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from 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. 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 money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His black fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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 got into the Mercenary business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rose (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is brown and very short. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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-sister.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 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 (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Shane was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears green trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his white hair down. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'11" and likes to wear brown tank tops with grey skirt. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length golden 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 has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ploughman who has hired her part-time. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Dariff and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has a crush on the local fortune-teller

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp).