Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sumnes studied abroad. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. She has worked as a Spice Merchant like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a bowyer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop crest cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Oppleby was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear green tank tops with pastel pants. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Kerkad was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Animal Trainer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (100 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).