Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a very tight haircut. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Helja was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This eastern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Thradal was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 180 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 93. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Barrister. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Simple lock.