Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, marred by chocolates. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Egelina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease, PTSD. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gerard hails from a village terrorized by giants. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 be a Actor again.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.