Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Elysande was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Elysande's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). Jet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jade (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears long strands of topaz and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His white hair is braided into rings. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Merla was born with her mother's beautiful face. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is brass and curly. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and doesn't want to be a seamstress and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Scribe, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Raymond was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.