Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 4'9". She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Ekk hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Ekk was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. She carries with her a set of bastard swords on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her bronze crest is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the north. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 46000 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'11". She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. Her hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Zagga began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.