Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and violet robe with the hood down. Her hair is golden and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 98. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting brigands, the young Tiaathque began to lead the lost caravan. 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 her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Hlin never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 13000 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Jezean liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Jezean and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bookbinder again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver ewer (10 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her fur is orange and curly. Her copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, marred by teas. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tervaround was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for him, and Diggory does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amber (130 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Coral (130 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. 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: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.