Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Damakos's homeland. Damakos decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 seems to be bored by most things; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jet (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jade (40 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is still thick. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Naal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Coral (150 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Crampernap liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available she will default to her mace. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Vapula is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Amber (150 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. With bright black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Quillathe is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.