Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose 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 skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a Healer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Mella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Coral (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jade (100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Tana was taken on many hunting expeditions. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Carpenter, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Serpent was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Serpent's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Xappan was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her purple hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Sage first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).