Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Nedda lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a red coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 several months after her father was called into army service. Her first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is braided into rings. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'7" eastern man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Patrick will drive conversation. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Patrick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Amber (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.