Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a bellfounder again

Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This western man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Glassblower, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When Kûga reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc father 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. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His red fur is unkempt and raggedy. This yellow eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Crown-heir, Lone learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Barrister, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is typically in her Map Maker uniform, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Jade was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: She is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.