Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Kelter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Emerald (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Hunter. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Ranala is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's in love

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears just a tan suit. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She got into the Beggar business at a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to raise her children well

Bonds: Nature, Family, Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 80 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. She has wavy blonde hair. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.