Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Umpen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and money/treasure

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 90000 cp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Fibblestib hails from a village terrorized by giants. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 260 pp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: This northern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Baggi grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Baggi. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Banded mail.