Description: A 4'11" southern woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Spice Merchant, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Paela was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Paela's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a red top hat and red clothes. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bather; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She wears a tan vest and prefers red and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and carries whips. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Claira was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 sp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and glaives. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 69. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Soveliss 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Soveliss was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Soveliss decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

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. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is cut short. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Layabout who has hired him part-time. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Berrian was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 Layabout. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Has a crush, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears skinny pants and wears a red and blue robe with the hood down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.