Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She wears just a white suit. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and catlike.

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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Eleanor lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She tends to her Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

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

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Jade (70 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jet (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is well kept. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Andry learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has worked as a Merchant like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Tenena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Merchant, but she got bored and became a Fisher. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.