Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes, and is pretty ugly. She has no hair. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Alain is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Alain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Alain was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1900 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jet (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Jade (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Shamil was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shamil's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. 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 several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Crown-heir uniform. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Ashgarn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ashgarn was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Crown-heir. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amber (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this western man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his blue hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Doctor born in the past three hundred years. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His white hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Traubon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.