Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her red crest is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with red slacks. Her tied-back hair is silver. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Shava was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Ruler uniform. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Tailor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Recently the stress of being a Ruler has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his white hair down. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carter. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and shortspears. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She takes great joy in being the best Carter in town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Williamina has worked very hard to control her curse. She's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Zed was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bricklayer. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Jade (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in an above average manner. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Matilda's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When Matilda reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears just a green suit, and carries kukris. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).