Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Giselle is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red crest is singed and shortened. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. 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, Blendaeth is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. He wears his black hair down. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has styled her red fur well, parting it to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Tricking hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Coral (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He keeps his black crest in a flapper bob. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Merchant. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).