Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his red fur well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Five was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 sp. Coral (160 gp).

Description: Standing 5'7", this man usually wears his yellow robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He has silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akoth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 sp.