Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a black collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her blue crest is heavily combed to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 120 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he's in love

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair is blonde and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is silver and very short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and white pants. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Mordai speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Naal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Sailor uniform. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).