Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright black hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears just a blue suit. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a great chef.

History: Godfrey was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. His red hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the west to a Shepherd, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Carter father left him crippled. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Shepherd and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

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

Description: This tall, slender woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.