Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lerissa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 is greedy; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bather they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sailor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is well kept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ellywick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp.