Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and 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 envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Ielenia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a Miller first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alain studied abroad. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This late middle aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Ar-Kaius liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western woman wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes. Her hair is red and very short. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the east to a Brewer, Markosian learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Debt. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Rimple's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 sp. Amber (140 gp). 1 Superior lock.