Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered red stockings, marred by chocolates. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110000 cp.

Description: He wears a grey coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Nicholas was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern woman wears grey trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. 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. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brass crest is knotted and matted. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Valorean is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Alberich lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Azurite (11 gp). White pearl (50 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.