Description: This late middle aged woman has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe and is in decent physical shape. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. After months of barely getting by, Thea managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Mûglûk was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Mûglûk was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (90 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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 lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She comes from a rich western family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He has silver hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: Standing 5'10", this woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Druuk was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.