Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Akta and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 sp. Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears professional attire. His hair is red and very short. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brass crest is braided into rings. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When Nuthra reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His crest is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 sp.