Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

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 Dwarven 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Burto hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her scarlet crest is lengthy. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She is portly but not overly obese. With wild brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

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 graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 sp. Tourmaline (150 gp).