Description: An older woman who wears a tan tunic with grey highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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, Roywyn is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jet (160 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Târz alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has no crest. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He bought a hand crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a greataxe on her belt. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear flannel. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Soapmaker business.

History: He was born in the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Coral (120 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fancy red dress. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Harriet lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jet (160 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.