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, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'11" when asserting herself. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Joan studied abroad. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. 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: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is still thick. He has white eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Brewer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (150 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White opal (900 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Butcher does. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Delg was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, blue cloak, and is pretty ugly. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is an epitome of beauty. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Beggar. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).