Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fancy blue dress. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aline will drive conversation. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. His first spouse was a Tanner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has blue eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp).