Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a colorful flower in his lavender fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Seven was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Actor. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her white hair is cut short. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Althaea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Althaea was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Althaea's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Althaea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Ar-Baruk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Coral (80 gp).