Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp. Amber (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Emma was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a barkeep again

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents enrolled her in a Commoner school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 170 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her brass crest. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.