Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears just a black suit. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Ûggû enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Valida lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 pp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Coral (110 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brown hair is well kept. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Mumpena lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 pp. 2 Antitoxin.