Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is short and black. 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 snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gillyd studied abroad. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jet (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 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.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her scarlet crest is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Sage soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Miner and found it very stressful. He tends to his Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jet (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This silver eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 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). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He wears his red crest down. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Architect. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" southern woman, she wears just a tan suit. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 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.