Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hubert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Hubert has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has wavy white hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Elizabeth was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'10" and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and red handkerchief worn on her left side. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 sp.