Description: She is wearing a long, blue cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Althaea grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by her family; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Onyx (30 gp).

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this western man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His green crest is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. With bright white hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vicky embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver crest is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, and is pretty ugly. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Soapmaker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and balancing her hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.