Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a red tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes, marred by teas. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired her part-time. 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: 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. After a long history of fighting, Maynild and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is an epitome of beauty. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Herleva was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Bertram is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has moderate length silver hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a Sellsword first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sellsword for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.