Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, blue cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Body Guard. She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She is an epitome of beauty. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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 likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Merchant business.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (7 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and black tie. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30 pp.