Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Ridaro would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ridaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ridaro was left her mother'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 is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'4" and dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Reynard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has moderate length rusty crest. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Pandjed is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and he's in love

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He usually wears his green robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. He has moderate length scarlet crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Nithther was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 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 (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a brown tunic with pastel highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. 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. 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 Fletcher. She tends to her Fletcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new fletcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.