Description: An older man who wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his spear, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his gold crest up. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Shamash was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Masseuse father left her crippled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), she is not a threatening figure. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Onyx (50 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has red hair. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Cimer never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She likes to wear blue tank tops with black skirt, and carries daggers. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the south to a Soapmaker, Ilanis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting orcs, the young Ilanis began to lead the lost caravan. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Antrara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.