Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Murgen was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Murgen's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cressel liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his brass crest down. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Azzakh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. His long lavender fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.