Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mastema was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has worked as a Guard like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a yellow tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is brown and very short. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. 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 has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of ruby and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has a very tight haircut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 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 blue hair is singed and shortened. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cairn was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mercenary. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy purple hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Euron abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2400 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Baker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Stylist, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Jet (130 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).