Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Veloptima was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Coral (40 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. She carries a battered scimitar and tarnished longsword as well. She has brown hair. Her black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 4000 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.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Everard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He has moderate length golden hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Ortegar reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a green vest and prefers tan and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She has moderate length blue hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy auburn hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born in the west to a Marshal, Hadarai learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.