Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 89. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Ermina never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Deep green spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is short and blonde. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'8". She wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and her gloved hand is found clutching a trident. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 cp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp).