Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Gorga was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. Her fur is lavender and curly. Her eyes are copper.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 4'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful wizard 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bastard sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her rusty crest is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east to a Priest, Jheri learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His hair is blonde and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 sp.