Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished dagger as well. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To prove her worth to the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 27000 cp. Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is a Laborer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the east. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp).

Description: She wears a simple grey robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Chain shirt.