Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 13000 sp. Peridot (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 45. 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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sage arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This woman wears a white shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Lidda was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Lidda decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, pastel shirt, and grey tie. She is physically well-built. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the right. She has black eyes and a green hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Vepar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Vepar was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 cp. Amethyst (60 gp).