Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her purple hair, when down, is lengthy. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. A true patriot, Vapula would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vapula was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1600 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 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). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (90 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is chestnut and very short. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Through the years after Ûkshak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ûkshak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has worked as a Scribe like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. Her brown fur is heavily combed to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady yellow eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a grey shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears her white hair down. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Hadwisa hails from a village terrorized by drow. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Hadwisa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Hadwisa was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.