Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Helja learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ruler. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Rûkdûg alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After months of barely getting by, Rûkdûg managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her copper crest in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Werydd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Herbalist, but she got bored and became a Slave Trader. After a long history of fighting, Werydd and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Obsidian (4 gp). White pearl (50 gp).