Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). 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 feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Through the years after Ashgarn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ashgarn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a ruler again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His copper crest is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Shamash 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. Shamash 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has no hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Stannor embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.