Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jarana embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with grey slacks. He sports a flattop crest cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She is physically well-built. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Morana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Server for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple white robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray 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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Greeba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Jade (140 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a Ruler first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 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 (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.