Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His hair is white and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. With bright white hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Nora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy rusty crest. She wears a black shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has a hunchback. Her rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Nala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Tim reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 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: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to be a spy again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown diamond (3000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and carries quarterstaffs. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Spear was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.