Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jacoba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her dagger always slung over her shoulder. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He usually wears his blue robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp.