Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on her right side, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has slicked back white hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Vanchu learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Vanchu and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local barkeep

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and black. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He wears his copper crest up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp. Obsidian (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).