Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear flannel. She sports golden long hair. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Jo is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her crest is copper and curly. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a Laborer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Antrara grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Antrara. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and sais. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Prosperine grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Prosperine. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.