Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Wants to work out more often; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1800 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks and is in decent physical shape. His hair is blonde and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gimgen will drive conversation. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 250 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Seamstress profession.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but she was a colossal failure. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Dilettante, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.