Description: She wears a yellow coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, and she perpetually has her bow ready. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Joan never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Banded agate (12 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: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Baker and was forced into it by his family; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Rosalind is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Beast enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

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. 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Coral (70 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Coral (70 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ekk was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has worked as a Server like her father before her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.