Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rose (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is physically well-built. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Kallista is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's in love

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman wears a simple grey robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. The war was a terrible time for her, and Avice does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her white hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Melissa lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This man wears a simple yellow robe with brown stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Five was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sailor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.