Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hlin isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She's in love; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thiala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is silver and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for him, and Lamlis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Coral (150 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is chestnut and very short. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pelt studied abroad. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Coral (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 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.

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor, and carries daggers. She has wavy black hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Slave Trader. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the south to a Slave Trader, Sarah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 Slave Trader. During her travels, Sarah and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Sarah discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Sarah fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.