Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a hunchback. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. This silver eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amber (100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She has a hunchback. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Mortician, Isabella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has taken up work as a Mortician and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a shepherd again

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. After months of barely getting by, Gunnloda managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 pp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Amber (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is white and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'1". She wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Pyntle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her brown hair down. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.