Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her white hair up. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Mara never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fancy green suit. His hair is short and white. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Barakas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). White opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Amber (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'9" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Courier first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Willow was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Courier like her father before her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1400 pp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. She sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. The war was a terrible time for her, and Willow does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Willow was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Spy again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sard (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jet (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). White opal (800 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 4'9" northern man, he prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.