Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is still thick. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Vapula speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 sp. Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: A 5'2" southern woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is silver and very short. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 sp. Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. After a long history of fighting, Thrak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Smokesticks.