Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She wears her brown hair up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mary's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Mary alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He has green eyes and a pastel hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, white cloak. He wears his brown hair up. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who usually wears his blue robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.