Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries with her a set of bows on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She has moderate length brown hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 220 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beatrice grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His fur is cut close to his head. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered pastel hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Silent was born the youngest of three triplets. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Dalaba learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.