Description: She wears long strands of ruby and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and carries spears. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 41000 sp. Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a tan vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has no hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Quarethon was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Jade (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north to a Seamstress, Surina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Seamstress like her mother before her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished scimitar as well. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'8". She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her rusty crest is lengthy. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tatyan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tailor. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has a crush on the local tailor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

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

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Therai was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Jeweler responsibilities is difficult; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.