Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears dull white sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Portia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. During her travels, Portia and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Portia discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Portia fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who usually wears his blue robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his auburn hair down. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Olgoth hails from a village terrorized by goblins. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy black dress, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.