Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shifting was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses like a well dressed Detective does. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Riswynn 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is blonde and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a blue shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and white pants. His black hair is still thick. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a club on her belt. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Thradal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).