Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Portia was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Gardener, Shag learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Fisher, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has green eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Silvo liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has a very tight haircut. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 50 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp).