Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Shax enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shax was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'1". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She uses divination through singing.

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 was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Hematite (10 gp). Coral (110 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears her purple hair up. Her eyes are likewise black.

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 is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100000 cp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and tends to wear a large green jacket. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the south to a Laborer, Kasdeya learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is red and very short. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly swords and daggers. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Hematite (9 gp).