Description: She wears professional attire. With wild brown hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amber (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 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.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His tied-back hair is brown. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 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.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by his family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His hair is white and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Dworic and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.