Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a white and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Alain would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Alain reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Engraver. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Taklinn never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has black hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has dyed her greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a fancy green suit. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for him, and Damakos does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jet (130 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Amber (130 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished nunchaku as well. He has silver hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theodoric studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: An older woman who is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Ahinar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ahinar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently the stress of being a Tanner has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.