Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

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 obsessed with her god.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Joan abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a Mayor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Heward would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His tied-back hair is red. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Mercenary father left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).