Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Joan is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Joan 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 brigands. Joan was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Tailor does. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 71. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He worked as a nervous Tailor and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Elama studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is physically well-built. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Lone was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Beggar. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). White opal (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He wears his scarlet crest up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Nithther is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nithther studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Brewer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A true patriot, Vlorn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south to a Brewer, Vlorn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Brewer for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.