Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Maiathah is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, and is pretty ugly. She has slicked back red hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Murgen is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Murgen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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 raised in a forest tribe. Through the years after Gerard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Gerard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks. His dark red hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and blue tie, he is not a threatening figure. His yellow fur is still thick. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: River was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a colorful flower in his brass crest. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is still thick. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Masseuse like her mother before her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 130 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a Dilettante, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 sp.