Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is brown and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Pennie's homeland. Pennie decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Naeris never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: This man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears just a green suit. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Prosperine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).