Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tattered old clothes. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a dull look in her gray 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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jarana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She keeps her long white crest kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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 Stableman. She tends to her Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Greedy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has a very tight haircut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. 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 brigands, the young Werydd began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's in love; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy violet dress. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Joan lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Synthrin was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Engraver. She tends to her Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Adrie lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.