Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears her scarlet crest up. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple green robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her crest is black and very short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Biri is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the north to a Architect, Biri learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She became a Architect soon after.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no crest. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Kadana liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 sp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears just a white suit. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Lorm liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp).

Description: This man wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 pp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).