Description: This woman is wearing a long, blue cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is knotted and matted. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she usually wears her tan robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Ruler business.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was taken from her home at a very young age. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.