Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her beige fur is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Through the years after Pelt was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Pelt's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: He wears a black shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His black crest is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Kiirith lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His blue hair is still thick. His red eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting brigands, the young Astar began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely green suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. She has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Through the years after Lerissa was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Lerissa's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 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.

Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).