Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Jacoba was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Human Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Tervaround is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.