Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a pastel tunic with brown highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in a small plains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Shadow took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp. Jade (110 gp).

Description: An older man who dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with tan slacks, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is blue and curly. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Morthos speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Morthos was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barrister. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp.