Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is physically well-built. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is short and black. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tiaathque was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: She wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. Her hair is white and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After months of barely getting by, Dalaba managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.