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 wearing a long, grey cloak. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Joan lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's also a talented Barrister, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect her home; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears baggy tan pantaloons and a white scarf. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 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 (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gomory studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tan coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Uthemar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).

Description: He wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Vanuath took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.