Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She is physically well-built. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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, Valida is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Carter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Valida was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Valida's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ploughman. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 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 (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is typically in his Masseuse uniform. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gûnd grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 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: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his flail with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south to a Barrister, Damien learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Adrik liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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. Adrik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She has white crest. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a Ruler first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and violet handkerchief worn on her right side. She is physically well-built. Her hair is short and auburn. She has a tattooed face.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Merla 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand her business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tan trousers with yellow and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).