Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Roywyn's homeland. Roywyn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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 greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Amber (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears just a brown suit. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Jacoba's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Jacoba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: 2'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is silver and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Herbalist. The war was a terrible time for her, and Bella does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jet (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.