Description: She is in excellent shape and tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is a Guard first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jet (120 gp).

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 renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Lone was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears long strands of emerald and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has blonde hair. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Anne learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Anne was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Blacksmith. Now she works as a dancing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jade (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.