Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. With bright brown hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Claira was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a great chef.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Theobald lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Wobbles speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Wobbles grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Wobbles. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Fire opal (400 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears black trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is brown and curly. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Shaká's homeland. Shaká decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.