Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. One day when Hagren was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Hagren was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 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: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Oriel is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She uses divination through singing.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3100 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Gennal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Amber (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of amethyst and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Gardener born in the past three hundred years. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Thamuz alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Gardener and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 19000 cp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is black and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Amber (90 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Amber (90 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.