Description: An older man who dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with pastel slacks, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is chestnut and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and white tie. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She is an epitome of beauty. She has wavy auburn hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Alice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Alice never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 sp. White pearl (70 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting brigands, the young Ella began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp.