Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. His tied-back hair is white. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Robert studied abroad. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His white hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has copper eyes and a pastel hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp.