Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Malquis liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has wavy golden hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Fistula abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Coral (70 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Raer liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her rusty crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). White opal (700 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1600 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: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy black hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 18000 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Vadania never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 900 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.