Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Quespa's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Wants to work out more often; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 60 gp. Coral (50 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This man wears a fancy green suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is greedy; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 sp.