Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. His red hair is still thick. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Korfel was born with his father's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He tends to his Bowyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His hair is short and white. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sellsword.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1800 sp. Red garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 pp.