Description: This tall, slender woman wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. After coming to the age of reason, Shadow took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 28000 sp. Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 150 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Darrow was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Through the years after Tethren was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Tethren's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Tethren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 140 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has wavy red hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'3" northern woman, she has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has no hair. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 60 gp.