Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Shax enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Nedda lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: This man wears dull white sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Crown-heir. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Silaqui was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Seamstress job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.