Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is portly but not overly obese. She has no hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Server. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the east. Murook was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Server. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Server, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Akmen was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. His yellow fur is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Barkeep, but he got bored and became a Interpreter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This northern woman is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Flame was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Tailor. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears an entirely yellow suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She sports blonde long hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Oriel wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Oriel's homeland. Oriel decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Nogu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver crest. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Good lock.