Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. Her golden hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 cp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Ekemon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ekemon was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. She has moderate length golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His hair is short and red. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).