Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears long strands of jet and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Joan will drive conversation. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Spyglass.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is braided into rings. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Dyer in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

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 Painter mother left him crippled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.