Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ermina studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Amber (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Jezebeth was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Jezebeth was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a black shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A freak accident while working with her Mayor father left her crippled. During her travels, Lezre and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Lezre discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Lezre fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is portly but not overly obese. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Pelt was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Damakos will drive conversation. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 14000 sp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).