Description: A 5'4" western man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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 his loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear flannel. She has wavy black hair. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Abalaba was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 160 gp. Amber (160 gp).

Description: An older woman who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, she is not a threatening figure. Her bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Nala was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with her Scribe mother left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Disease, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 240 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Breastplate.