Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is white and curly. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Miner profession.

History: Born in the west to a Ploughman, Jane learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and balancing her hectic life and new ploughman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (90 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Crampernap enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Crampernap studied abroad. Crampernap was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Barkeep. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his auburn hair down. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the north. Ralf was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Adventurer. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Doctor does. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jet (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears long strands of emerald and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Veloptima will drive conversation. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1500 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her gold crest is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gray eyes and a violet hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).