Description: This eastern woman prefers to wear flannel. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has moderate length white hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Avice's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. Through the years after Ralf was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ralf's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is chestnut and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady 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. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.