Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Malquis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white crest. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Hillanot learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Coral (110 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rose (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is an epitome of beauty. Her golden hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Nora 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 dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his orange fur up. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.