Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. She has hazel eyes.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and seeks redemption

Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).