Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scythe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her beige fur is lengthy. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Cartwright. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Tricking lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Tricking was young, her father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly her father dropped to the ground dead. Her father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Tricking was heart-stricken from the event, and her mother started working long hours to provde for them. She has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Citrine (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears long strands of topaz and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Findex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. 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.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Unemployed, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'2", this man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Antinua hails from a village terrorized by drow. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Servant like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length blonde hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a violet vest and prefers green and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and she perpetually has her monstrous two handed axe ready. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Butcher. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amber (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp).