Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her green crest is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a green armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to protect her home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern man wears a fancy green suit. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Skamos and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Damien was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Dazzazn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Dazzazn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.