Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished shortspear as well. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Herleva's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Herleva never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bather. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Reynard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He tends to his Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fancy tan suit. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born into a rich family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Addict, Insane. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.