Description: She wears dull grey sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case, and she perpetually has her sai ready. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Ella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A freak accident while working with her Fisher father left her crippled. 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; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jo isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white crest. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her fur is yellow and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her bronze crest is singed and shortened. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp.