Description: This late middle aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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 compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 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.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His green crest is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Berrian was taken on many hunting expeditions. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Amber (160 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and blue robe with the hood down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tiaathque studied abroad. Tiaathque abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 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.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is physically well-built. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Gadreel is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.