Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears her red crest up. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears his silver hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Actor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north to a Actor, Ur-Lasu learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ur-Lasu liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Flaws: Insane, Forgetful, Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red fur is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Beast has worked very hard to control her curse. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears professional attire. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His gray fur is still thick. He has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Qualen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Map Maker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40000 sp. Coral (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).