Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: Standing 3'4", this woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a Mayor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jacoba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has done her best to style her red crest to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Surina was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Vlorn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Vlorn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Meriele was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Meriele decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She tends to her Mayor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 230 pp. Star ruby (500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.