Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her tied-back hair is auburn. 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 believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Masseuse like his father before him.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Secretive, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an entirely yellow suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His hair is short and chestnut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Ahrim was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ahrim decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 110 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student she started as a Carter, but she got bored and became a Laborer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Qemuel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He stands about 3'3" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He takes great joy in being the best Seamstress in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Wiggan studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.