Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Jacoba was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jacoba's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has worked as a Server like her mother before her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 50 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She very much looks the part of a Painter. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears silk and lounges about seductively, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Amber (120 gp).