Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. 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: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She comes from a rich western family. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Grûblik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 150 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp).