Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Vondal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Vondal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Farmer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Himo was born the youngest of three triplets. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Akta lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Weaver and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'4" western woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is purple and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: Chalcedony (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jade (160 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.