Description: An older man who wears a grey tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is silver and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 gp. Malachite (10 gp).

Description: A 4'3" northern woman, she wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: White pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. Shanairla is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His white hair is knotted and matted. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Therai will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Naill lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 cp.