Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her tied-back hair is golden. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. 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 feels threatened by others; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Jade (150 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). White opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'2", this woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (7 gp). White opal (600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Eye agate (7 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.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her green crest down. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Nala was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shipwright. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a white suit. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thea studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 pp. Coral (120 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this western man wears a red collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Actor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her red crest is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mijira was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.