Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses like a well dressed Banker does. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: Nija hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Nija was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is black and very short. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Jacoba's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This southern woman wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available she will default to her trident. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rael fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 cp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Masseuse job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.