Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length gold crest. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pyxrin was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. She has red hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has styled her scarlet crest well, parting it to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

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 can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Arava managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is greedy

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 1100 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. When Mamnen reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.