Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Paggen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He very much looks the part of a Blacksmith. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are green.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Riardon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He is content; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She is portly but not overly obese. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Faral hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Depressed. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).