Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her black hair is still thick. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 is content.

Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac, Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Sarai hails from a village terrorized by drow. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Revenge; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Criella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Criella managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 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 (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Stableman. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jet (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak, and carries hand crossbows. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Reeza was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Nyx learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing her hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Gardener and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.