Description: She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She is portly but not overly obese. Her tied-back hair is black. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shautha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy auburn hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Andry has worked very hard to control her curse. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Sarah alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a barkeep again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 pp. White pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Kaladan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).