Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her fur is short and brown. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for her, and Art does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Art was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is an epitome of beauty. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her feathered grey hat.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Carter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dagnal lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Vanchu was born the youngest of three triplets. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 23000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is golden and curly. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 97. 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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a junk dealer again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered club and tarnished bastard sword as well. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Aust was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).