Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Carlin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by her family; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is physically well-built. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands 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 tends to her Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His tied-back hair is red. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Body Guard business.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fancy tan dress. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: A 6'6" eastern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his silver crest up. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sailor born in the past three hundred years. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Valorean abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 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 (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is obsessed with her god.

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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp.