Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vani does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

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 was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vani was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head and is in decent physical shape. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 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 (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His gold crest is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Patrin will drive conversation. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. After coming to the age of reason, Patrin took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses like a well dressed Courier does. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Beloril was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her head has been shaved. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Valanthe does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Valanthe studied abroad. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Valanthe has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Valanthe and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.