Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She is physically well-built. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She got into the Mayor business at a young age. Through the years after Meriele was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Meriele's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished sword as well. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has violet eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: Herleva is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His tied-back hair is auburn. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a fancy brown suit, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anthony studied abroad. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Laborer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is an amazing painter.

History: Bethrynna was born with her mother's beautiful face. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1300 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White opal (900 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).