Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a pickaxe on her belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is blue and very short. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 17000 sp. White pearl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Ranala was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 35000 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fisher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Coral (80 gp).