Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She uses divination through singing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rose (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (120 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Corkitron wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His fur is red and curly. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed axe, just in case. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and balancing her hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, grey shirt, and black tie. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. When Anne reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Alexandre was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Alexandre was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.