Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and tan pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her silver crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barber 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: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Zykroff lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. After months of barely getting by, Zykroff managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Carrie was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: An older man who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are violet 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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Actor, who enjoyed hunting, Dalgal was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman prefers to wear flannel. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student she started as a Tanner, but she got bored and became a Crown-heir. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Religious, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Howard studied abroad. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is dressed in an above average manner. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: Fallond was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, In love, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 280 gp.