Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Salanop was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His rusty crest is still thick. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in a small forest village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Now she works as a singing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She is content; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her fur is short and white. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Smoking was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 90 pp.