Description: She is lean but muscular and wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is brass and curly. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. 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; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Amber (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished longsword as well. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are silver.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Shax was born the youngest of three triplets. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a hunchback. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 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 (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 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 (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and green pants. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished warhammer as well. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished mace as well. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Amber (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.