Description: This man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Charles was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). White opal (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Sarah hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Sarah never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her ears are large.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Geva grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

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