Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Jarana's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. 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 being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears a violet costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case, and carries maces. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His crest is short and gold. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears blue trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 25000 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She likes to wear blue tank tops with white skirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With wild black hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Vicky reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 50 gp.