Description: An older man who wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Adelaide's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Elysande was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Hunter, but she got bored and became a Junk Dealer. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jet (100 gp).