Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She has no hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 13000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan vest and prefers red and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student she started as a Marshal, but she got bored and became a Armorer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Coral (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Jo is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Jo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Jo reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She tends to her Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Amber (130 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, his father struggled to pay the bills. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Harriet lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 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). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arjhan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.