Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Huru is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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, Huru is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is short and blue. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Servant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear tan tank tops with grey skirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. 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 compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jade (100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Forgetful. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 16000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a Priest first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She became a Priest soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).