Description: This dark-skinned female is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Mardred lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Gilthur learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Miner. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, marred by chocolates. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" northern man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jet (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Coral (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and she perpetually has her sai ready. She wears her silver hair up. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Grai learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but she was a colossal failure. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).