Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 14. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Charles abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dalgal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dalgal studied abroad. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Miller, and she perpetually has her sai ready. Her long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. She has worked as a Miller like her father before her.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).