Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 get a good night's sleep; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears her black hair down. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the south to a Fortune-teller, Vicky learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fortune-teller. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A freak accident while working with her Ruler mother left her crippled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 150 gp.