Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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: Money/treasure; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Watson was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When Watson reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a green vest and prefers blue and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her gold crest is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Hillanot was taken on many hunting expeditions. Hillanot liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a sickle and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Coral (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Traki abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amber (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with tan slacks and is in decent physical shape. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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 wants to get laid; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Shanairla hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).