Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and pastel tie. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length purple hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. 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 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: Money/treasure; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Suhnae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Quarion managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 cp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is silver and curly. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Vola lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Rhogar has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amber (120 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'10", this woman is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Emerald (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Rosalind wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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 into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries falchions. She sports golden long hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50 gp.