Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and yellow pants. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is a Sage first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears bulky white painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Diggory 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 he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Diggory is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports brown long hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.