Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Althaea is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Althaea lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a fancy tan dress. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to protect her home

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has no hair. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Caramip speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. She tends to her Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Dyer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. His hair is red and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Vanuath enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has worked as a Cook like his father before him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Server business at a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has achieved small success as a Server.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is blonde and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 pp. White opal (700 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.