Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a great chef.

History: Farideh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Dyer. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She struck the Weaver job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 160 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red fur, when down, is lengthy. Her copper eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed pastel hat.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this northern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 90 gp.