Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear blue tank tops with green skirt. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. 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: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vadania's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is an epitome of beauty. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).