Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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, Claira is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Claira was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amber (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Mamnen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Mamnen's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 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.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the west to a Mason, Antinua learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her black crest is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. 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 pair of adventurers, Quespa grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nutae was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He is content; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is blonde and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Engong wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Servant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her first spouse was a Painter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears professional attire. Her copper crest is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.