Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His orange fur is greasy and uncared for. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1300 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her hair is golden and curly. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a Crown-heir first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is silver and curly. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Andraste hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. Andraste is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Andraste was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Mortician, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: She wears a pastel feathered hat and pastel clothes, and carries warhammers. She wears her gray fur up. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the south. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nimble fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 15000 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Sard (50 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.