Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has no crest. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mercenary who has hired her part-time. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Mercenary business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Three enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Through the years after Phann was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Phann's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Citrine (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jet (150 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

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

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a simple pastel robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is short and brown. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Egelina never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.