Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Art will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Barbarian school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His red hair is lengthy. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Nalral wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a yellow coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.