Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 50 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Fire opal (400 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Veloptima liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her tied-back hair is golden. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jacoba embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. After a long history of fighting, Jacoba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, green shirt, and grey tie. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Mortician, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 32000 sp. Eye agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.