Description: This tall, slender woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 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: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brass crest is braided into rings. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Nithther enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Sailor, Nithther learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sailor for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jade (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who dresses like a well dressed Knight does, she is not a threatening figure. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Ekk lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and balancing her hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He keeps his long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired him part-time. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Thomas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.