Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anastrianna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Crampernap embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Crampernap 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 Crampernap. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull green iron scale mail. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She keeps her long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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 had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).