Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. 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: She was born at the edge of vast desert. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

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

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Raymond alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He tends to his Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. With bright red hair. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 Knight. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp.