Description: She has a missing left arm. She has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. Her hair is red and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Carpenter father left him crippled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).