Description: This tall, slender man wears a white tunic with yellow highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. She is physically well-built. She wears her brown hair up. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. 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: She was born in a small mountains village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 340 gp.