Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His crest is black and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Salasar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the north to a Gardener, Salasar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Through the years after Salasar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Salasar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her green crest. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Surina was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her bronze crest up. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. Her auburn hair is cut short. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Dalaba was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Knight. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is typically in his Scribe uniform. He has wavy white fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. A true patriot, Shadow would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Liftrasa was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jade (90 gp).