Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hlin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the west to a Carpenter, Hlin learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 cp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her bronze crest is singed and shortened. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the north. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with blue slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His gold crest is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 310 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.