Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a flail on her belt. Her crest is black and curly. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 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 (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Leshanna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and green pants. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 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: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Thervan was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thervan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is red and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 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 (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. With wild white hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).