Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his black robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired him part-time. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has wavy black hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Being a Sailor kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White pearl (60 gp).

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears just a black suit. His crest is blue and very short. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jade (90 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her black hair is cut short. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Doctor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Crown-heir, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Job, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears skinny pants and wears a brown and violet robe with the hood down. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Burto is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.