Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Birel was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shepherd. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears blue trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the west to a Bounty Hunter, Zook learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Zook abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and doesn't want to be a bounty hunter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. She wears her golden hair down. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is an amazing painter.

History: Arara was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this northern man wears dull tan sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.