Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Avelina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He keeps his long orange fur kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Layabout, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a grey shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Avice was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amber (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has moderate length black hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of amethyst and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is physically well-built. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Coral (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: An older man who wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has brown hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.