Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying west to reunite her family. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe. He has moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Clerebold grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After months of barely getting by, Robbie managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (60 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Thiala abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western woman wears a blue collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her tied-back hair is black. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). 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: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.