Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her golden hair is cut short. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Bella's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 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). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his right side, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Hatae was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She struck the Fletcher job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Chem alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Jet (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amber (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).