Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Bella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her head has been shaved. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Symma studied abroad. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Dilettante and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dilettante for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jet (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Emerald (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gilkass's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gilkass was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Being a Body Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her white fur is greasy and uncared for. Her ears are large.

Personality: Cask speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Emerald (800 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp).