Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy brown hair. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Black pearl (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

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. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Giselle hails from a village terrorized by giants. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has slicked back black hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Carter born in the past three hundred years. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Golden pearl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears tattered old clothes, marred by beers. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.