Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has dyed her greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Farideh lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jade (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With bright chestnut hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She got into the Spy business at a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sculptor. He has achieved small success as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 15000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'7" and wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a trident on her belt. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 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 is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is brown and very short. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Banded agate (5 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Azurite (5 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.