Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Being a Bricklayer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is a Banker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gifted student she started as a Fletcher, but she got bored and became a Banker. She has worked as a Banker like her mother before her.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Wiggens would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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 sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.