Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Ermina is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Ermina was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His crest is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Carnelian (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).