Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ishte's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White opal (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jet (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a white shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Amethyst (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this eastern woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in a small plains village. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Adventurer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Soapmaker, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 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: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his scarlet crest in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Adventurer, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his youth he was a Adventurer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rivaan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by his family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).