Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has wavy black crest. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has wavy golden hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vorka studied abroad. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her black fur is knotted and matted. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a Map Maker, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a yellow shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and violet pants, he is not a threatening figure. He has blonde hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.