Description: An older woman who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ranala is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Ranala was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by her family; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 110 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 2 Acid flasks.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar. His lavender fur is braided into rings. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Ethereal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Grai was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Cook. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).