Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A gifted student she started as a Bounty Hunter, but she got bored and became a Knight. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). White pearl (70 gp). White opal (800 gp). Jet (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished hand crossbow as well. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kyle's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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 was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kyle was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thodris studied abroad. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Azurite (9 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears long strands of jet and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with his Performer father left him crippled. 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: To end his boredom; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.