Description: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Jillian was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is purple and curly. Her silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Seere is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 Ruler. After a long history of fighting, Seere and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Malachite (11 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Jet (140 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His rusty crest is still thick. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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 got into the Assassin business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Assassin.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a map maker again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'8" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her golden hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Marshal born in the past three hundred years. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amber (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Kildrak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Jeweler they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Fortune-teller, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp).