Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

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. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Black opal (1600 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Sardonyx (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.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length green crest. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Valorean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Sard (20 gp). White opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Onyx (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Eloise would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Banker, but she was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Eloise and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). White opal (900 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and pastel tie. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Seddit is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Interpreter like her father before her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thervan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a Baker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 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.