Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Halander will drive conversation. The war was a terrible time for him, and Halander does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Halander reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jade (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fisher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Modean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Fisher and found it very stressful. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Expand his business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tattered old clothes. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the south to a Roofer, Whurdred learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Whurdred 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2100 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. With wild blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ella abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is typically in his Brewer uniform. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Brewer and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a seamstress again

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 pp. Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Amber (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Efferil was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Efferil's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to protect his home

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, In love, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.