Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available she will default to her axe. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has gray fur. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Elegant has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has moderate length lavender fur. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Lazy. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: This woman wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 wants to get laid; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears a pastel shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Trail is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She uses divination through singing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Obsidian (16 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.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is cut short. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Architect who has hired him part-time. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Architect business.

History: Diggory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Family, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.