Description: This woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her hair is short and white. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Shax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bounty Hunter. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bounty Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gorgûm was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is red and curly. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 27000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.