Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman usually wears her tan robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is brown and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Oda's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is short and black. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. A true patriot, Carrie would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Carrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She is physically well-built. Her hair is blonde and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Audhild studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. Zircon (50 gp).