Important Characters

Maria is an attractive, blonde, aristocratic female. She always dresses well and has a cutting put down for those who criticise her.

Her rise to power is remarkable in the male-dominated society of the Chimaeron. Her first husband disappeared and was never seen again,but she inherited his business and made it thrive. Her second husband, who was also her predecessor as mayor, disappeared along with his supporters on the night of their wedding.

She has built up a strong commercial business in the City of Careine and is also Grand Master of the Merchants Guild of Careine.

Vlad is a huge, overweight man who always dresses very well in expensive clothes. He has a serious demeanor and a thick Vosian accent, but can put on a smile when he needs too. He is Grand Master of the Ferriers Guild in Hamein, replacing the former Mayor Myonos Kreed, who originally made the Guild a success 20 years ago.

Vlad won election as Mayor of Hamein against the Pikos Kreed, son of his predecessor, who openly accused him of killing his father. The previous Mayor was dying of old age, but was found one day with his head removed.

Charrek is a hardy, outspoken, shaven-headed Dwarf from Rourke, who runs the Mining Guild there. He is almost always accompanied by a couple of similar looking Dwarves, part of a well-known mining gang.

Charrek seems out of place amongst the scum and villany of the Chimaeron, as a straight talking and apparently honest person. However, it is well known that he had a public falling out with the previous Mayor of Rourke, accusing the Mayor of slave trading.

The former Mayor died after a short illness and Charrek quickly took over from him as mayor and head of the Mining Guild.

Lukas is younger than he looks, with wide, odd-looking eyes and a disarmly friendly, deferring manner. The way he speaks suggests a wealthy up-bringing, but he was born in the slums of Luandar.

His eyes seem to look at you strangely and it is rumoured he started out as a Fortune Teller on the docks of Luandar. He caught the attention of the mayor, who took him on and promoted him many times over the years until he became deputy Mayor.

When his boss was suddenly killed by foreigners, Lukas was left in charge. He successfully defeated Sal, the son of Oltslaf Magnusson, in an election for Mayor of Luandar.

A Khinasi farmer-owner with a weathered, aging face, Hakim does not speak often at the Council, unless his interests are under attack. He prefers his actions to speak for themselves. He also has a strong Khinasi accent that is not always easy to understand.

He is well known for his skill with a blade. Hakim takes his personal honour very seriously and is prepared to defend it with his blade if slighted. He has bested several challengers in duals and other fights to the death.

Yuri is a tall, bald-headed, big-built man with a gravelly voice and an intimidating manner. He grew up on the streets of Lyssan, the son of Vosian immigrants.

He was involved in the crime gangs of Lyssan from an early age. He worked his way up to Boss of his gang and then, through violence and murder, united the squabbling mob gangs of Lyssan under his rule. He is Chairman of the Council of Leaders, Mayor of Lyssan and Boss of crime gangs of Lyssan. A very powerful and dangerous man.

Denerick is handsome, charming, well-dressed and always confident in his ability. He has taken the title "Prince" of Mhowe and has ruled there for a number of years. There is no denying the town is prospering under his rule. Trade has increased, as his rich, flamboyant and foreign-made clothes attest.

He is a well-known sailor, owning three ships and it is widely believed he is a pirate, although he always denies this most fervently. He is certainly the most successful and likeable member of the Council.

Hari is a young, attractive man in his late 20s with a piercing, intelligent gaze. He is a soft-spoken man and his meanor is slightly effeminate. He openly admits he is gay.

It is said that he was sold into prostitution when he was six years old. He worked his way up from rent boy to brothel owner and mayor in just 22 years. There are a number of men who used to be in his position who are now dead or missing.

He does not speak often at the Council but usually makes astute observations about the topic at hand when he does speak.

Aidan is a bearded, conservatively dressed man with a formal manner, who likes the sound of his own voice. He talks alot about religion and money. He is mayor of Tulear and High Sceptor of the Church of the Chosen of Nesirie, who are based in his town.

Aidan started off as a preacher and rose through his entralling sermons to become High Sceptor following the retirement of his predecessor. He has 7 wives and 13 children, as his Church supports polygamy.

Gustav is the mayor of the Rohrmarch capital, Kiedel. He is known to dress extravigantly and speaks with a 'wisp'.

Lobbied the members of the Council of Leaders to allow him to join the Council of Leaders.

Son of the previous Mayor of Hamein, Myonos Kreed. Now runs what is left of his father's ferry business.

Son of the previous Mayor, Oltslaf Magnusson. His father was killed by Anuireans.

Alias is a Guild Master in the Merchants Guild in Careine. He led the negotiations with the orogs would invaded Careine to offer them help in return for work.

In September 823IC, Hector took the opportunity of the death of Antinus Stein to steal 10,000gp from the state treasury.

The Council of Leaders declared a 1,000gp reward for him dead or alive. His current whereabouts are unknown.

Was Mayor of Careine until February 824IC, when he disappeared at his own wedding to Mara Mantel. He is assumed deceased.

Was Mayor of Hamein for 20 years until December 823IC. Well known for establishing the Ferriers Guild as a profit-making enterprise in Hamein.

He was dying of old age but was found one morning in December 823IC with his head removed.

Was Mayor of Luandar until March 824IC when he was killed by Anuireans.

Was Mayor of Rourke for 8 years until he fell in and died in September 823IC.