Description: 3'10" and muscular, this northern woman wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for her, and Marastyr does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1300 pp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and blue robe with the hood down. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spy. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Gardener. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oriff isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Bather, but she got bored and became a Gardener. She became a Gardener soon after.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'1" northern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is white and very short. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Recently the stress of being a Sculptor has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is short and silver. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Jet (140 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy gray fur. She has a dull look in her blue 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. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Weaver, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.