Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Geoffrey was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Iolite (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She wears her black crest up. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Akra was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.