Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, marred by teas. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is physically well-built. He has rusty crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for him, and Patrin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is typically in her Stableman uniform. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 sp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 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 likes to wear pastel tank tops with white pants. His fur is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. A true patriot, Elegant would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Hunter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a pastel shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and tan pants. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1900 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stylist. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Merla is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Through the years after Merla was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Merla's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His crest is gold and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.