Description: This slender woman stands about 3'0". She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shield on her belt. Her white hair is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and carries nunchakus. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. 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 a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Mary is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mary fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amber (100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 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.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'10" when asserting himself. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely red suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries with her a set of clubs on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this northern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Baradad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Banker like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Amber (120 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Amber (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: Ivellios is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ivellios fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 16000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.