Description: This woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Emma enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Emma was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Through the years after Soveliss was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Soveliss's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses divination through singing.

History: Shava was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Weaver and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a red coat with violet slacks. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (70 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'7" and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.