Description: She is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Helja lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Helja was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Helja's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bellfounder and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Ilde 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. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear green tank tops with grey skirt. She has copper crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Rezena was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Marshal. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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 Masseuse. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has no fur. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Art enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Art hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Rose (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is silver and curly. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Portia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brass crest is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp).