Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Trym does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Trym learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 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 (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". She very much looks the part of a Ruler, and her gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mardnab has worked very hard to control her curse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White opal (1600 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.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His copper crest is long and unkept. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor 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 is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and balancing her hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Amber (80 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is short and brown. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired him part-time. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Thoradin hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fortune-teller. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.