Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears long strands of amber and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Althaea was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 pp. Jet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She usually wears her tan robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. Her white hair is still thick. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 17000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rose (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are white.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Xappan was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. He has moderate length golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). White opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Coral (90 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears a colorful flower in her dark red hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Engraver. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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 she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bellfounder. Her brown hair is lengthy. This silver eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Navigator mother left her crippled. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.