Description: A 5'6" western man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

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 Barkeep mother left him crippled. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her hair is short and blonde. She has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Emmeline enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (140 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).