Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, violet cloak. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Avice will drive conversation. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

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. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Yvonne was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Yvonne's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His white hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.