Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He wears his red hair up. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

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. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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 sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available she will default to her scythe. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: Katherine was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.