Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Charles was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Ruler, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again; and to protect her home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears tan trousers with violet and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Oriel was born with her father's beautiful face. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson violet hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Buckler.