Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her scarlet crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hethress isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. 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.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1600 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His tied-back hair is red. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her fur is short and white. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are yellow.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.