Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is an epitome of beauty. With wild blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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, Birel is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: White pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a grey suit. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 360 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His crest is scarlet 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 speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gifted student he started as a Bounty Hunter, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a black shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are white and beady.

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 zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her dark red hair is thinning but still full. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 14000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A 6'0" southern man, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Randal was born with his mother's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.