Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Althaea will drive conversation. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 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.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has wavy white fur. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Lone was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Marshal responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amber (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With wild white hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a grey small hat and grey clothes. She has shaved her head bald. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her red crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A freak accident while working with her Weaver father left her crippled. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Osah speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 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: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a colorful flower in her bronze crest. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.