Description: This younger middle-aged woman sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mella has worked very hard to control her curse. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Duvamil was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears his red hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 120 gp. Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is white and curly. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Tomph hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She was taken from her home at a very young age. 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; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries a battered spear and tarnished club as well. He keeps his long black fur kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Carpenter business.

History: Paelias was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.