Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nalaed isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. Nalaed enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. She sports black long hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Server, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and tan tie. Her hair is short and brown. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Abalaba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She usually wears her white robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. She has a very tight haircut. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Neega was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: This man typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Watson never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her ears are large.

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 takes great joy in being the best Banker in town.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is short and white. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Sard (30 gp).