Description: A 5'4" southern woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and brown tie. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Elysande is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Elysande was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Zircon (20 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.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Ermina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses like a well dressed Carter does. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 21000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His gray fur is braided into rings. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Flask was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Flask's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.