Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jade (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her green crest is still thick. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a Painter, her father struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Surina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are white.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cairn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has dyed his greying white fur a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Coral (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a violet shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. His white hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Aust was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. 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: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.