Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. A true patriot, Joan would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Animal Trainer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He usually wears his black robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gorfel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Servant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. Her hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Andry lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Andry was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has wavy cinnamon fur. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Two Llamas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 320 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears skinny pants and wears a black and tan robe with the hood down. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her silver eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.