Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 340 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 sp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1500 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. His red fur is braided into rings. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp.