Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With bright black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Jeweler they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Spice Merchant, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents enrolled her in a Expert school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: An older woman who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her brass crest in a flapper bob. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Tanner, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 140 gp.