Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 17000 cp. Amber (150 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'11" and usually wears her red robe and has her shield always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and expand her business

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west to a Interpreter, Henry learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Henry alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear flannel. She has wavy brown hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.