Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. She wears her black hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Joan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Joan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Joan was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 26000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, marred by chocolates. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are blue.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses like a well dressed Cook does. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Kristryd learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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 tends to her Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and to be a junk dealer again

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She very much looks the part of a Spy. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

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. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Servant. He struck the Servant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 290 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His hair is black and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a great chef.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). White opal (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 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.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Soapmaker who has hired her part-time. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 160 gp.