Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her red hair down. She has blue eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Thodris was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his bronze crest well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a great chef.

History: Azzakh was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Bellfounder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jet (150 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Boddynock hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cartwright they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has wavy brown hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mason they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Beggar, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back silver hair. 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 loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Avice was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Laborer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Map Maker, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.