Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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 wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Coral (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her silver hair up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elysande fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (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.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Bolhild was born the youngest of three triplets. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a longbow on her belt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. A true patriot, Mara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Mara was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amber (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aldous is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.