Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears just a grey suit. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the east to a Beggar, Aldous learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Navigator they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Beggar, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a yellow collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barkeep. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's in love

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. Her brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Megren was born with her mother's beautiful face. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Crown-heir. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (8 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: She likes to wear brown tank tops with tan skirt. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. 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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Apothecary, who enjoyed hunting, Geva was taken on many hunting expeditions. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Apothecary. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is short and brown. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Myev was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 14000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 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.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears just a brown suit. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To protect her home; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.