Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Nora speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Opinionated. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her youth she was a Cartwright, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Frederick was born the youngest of three triplets. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp.