Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ekk will drive conversation. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ekk 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 Half-Orc Cleric 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white trousers with violet and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sculptor who has hired him part-time. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bather.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Heian was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 sp.