Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with tan slacks, and is pretty ugly. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat, marred by beers. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is silver and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4 Acid flasks.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His red hair is long and unkept. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nicor lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Nicor was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Nicor was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Expand his business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.