Description: She wears a tan collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished sword as well. Her black hair is singed and shortened. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Mardnab is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: This man usually wears his yellow robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Coral (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Lidda was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 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). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears just a brown suit. She has styled her black fur well, parting it to the right. Her yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a trident on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He sports a flattop fur cut. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Cask was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her crest is short and scarlet. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Akra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Akra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Akra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.