Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Gifted from a young age, Skoth studied abroad. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Nogu lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Knight, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden pearl (90 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Yvonne enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Puyet hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

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

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fancy brown dress. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Melissa was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Roge embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Ruler father left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Amber (90 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Amber (90 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.