Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 cp. Moonstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he usually wears his red robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Peter liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Military, Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She got into the Doctor business at a young age. Jacoba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp.