Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Laborer father left her crippled. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miller. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Lucan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her green crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Hethress is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting goblins, the young Hethress began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 pp. Citrine (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She has wavy black hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Beggar business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Dilettante, but she got bored and became a Beggar. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 pp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Ruler uniform. He is portly but not overly obese. His blue crest is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

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 fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 220 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has wavy white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.