Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has styled his red crest well, parting it to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered dire rats who tried to eat his hand. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Rock crystal (20 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Millicent and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (100 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in an above average manner. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Farmer business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Armara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a farmer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor, and carries scimitars. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Ekk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has moderate length beige fur. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 15000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Grûblik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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-sister.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jet (160 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.