Description: This tall, slender woman wears a black vest and prefers violet and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her blue crest is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Hillanot was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 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 (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is a Marshal first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Artin grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 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). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a yellow shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Hugolina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with her old friends

Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a Architect, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Knight

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

Possessions: 600 pp. Onyx (20 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries monstrous two handed axes. His tied-back hair is golden. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Rurik was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Locksmith. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 pp. Sard (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and golden. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.