Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has moderate length brown hair. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 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 (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She very much looks the part of a Miner. She has white hair. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

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. 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, Wella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Amber (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: She wears a pastel shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brown fur, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shifting was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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 (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shepherd but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Baelitae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Baelitae liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is physically well-built. She wears her silver hair up. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). White opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a club on his belt. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Gennal is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gennal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is silver and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Ildrex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).