Description: A 5'6" northern woman, she tends to wear a large green jacket. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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. Ronwe was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Junk Dealer. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 50 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. She has brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Ûshbaka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She very much looks the part of a Painter. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Anbera lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Jet (160 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.