Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ridaro abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Butcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Jezebeth was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the east were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 280 gp. 3 Antitoxin.