Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Oppleby is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This malnourished man has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: She wears a white broad hat and white clothes. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Fistula enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Fistula liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She keeps her yellow fur in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tricking never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.