Description: A middle-aged woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Through the years after Avice was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Avice's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor, and carries nunchakus. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Roger was born the youngest of three triplets. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. His black hair is cut short. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.