Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She keeps her long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jet (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Coral (120 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. She has a very tight haircut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 24. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a black collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy white crest. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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, Quespa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Hubert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Hubert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'9" and prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vicky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich western family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Sard (70 gp). Amethyst (90 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.