Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Vondal is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Pyntle hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Pyntle was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her red crest is heavily combed to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has moderate length golden hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Through the years after Robbie was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Robbie's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).