Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a yellow tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Body Guard, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is typically in her Interpreter uniform. She has slicked back red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. 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 money and likes to spend it; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" northern man, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.