Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She has no hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: She wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40000 cp.