Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Knight but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ida was born the youngest of three triplets. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Sard (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Performer who has hired her part-time. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sarah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: She wants to get laid.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp. White pearl (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Gilbert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 cp.