Description: Runty and weak-looking, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: She stands about 5'5" and tends to wear a large black jacket. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Farmer profession.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. He found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 gp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Vilberg was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Vilberg decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.