Description: This woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Emma enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Emma was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

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. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Through the years after Soveliss was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Soveliss's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses divination through singing.

History: Shava was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Weaver and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a red coat with violet slacks. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (70 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'7" and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Apothecary. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his white hair down. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Gale is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.