Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gleaming, smiling brown 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 loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. After a long history of fighting, Alice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a club on her belt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 65. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a pastel coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a hunchback. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Shane was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Shane took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.