Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Akra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Akra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her purple hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a green shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has no hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear blue tank tops with tan pants. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a blue coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. With wild brown hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Guard profession.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mason.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with blue slacks. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).