Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'4" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She very much looks the part of a Farmer. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Through the years after Antinua was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Antinua's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Antinua and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but she was a colossal failure. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver ewer (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her gray fur is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Barber. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Jade hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 pp. Amethyst (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Naamah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Gifted from a young age, Hadwisa studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She has white hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She got into the Stableman business at a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp).