Description: This late middle aged woman is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and she perpetually has her trident ready. Her copper crest is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age her mother died while driving off some brigands. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in trident use. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Pink pearl (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). White opal (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Amber (90 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a large black jacket. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Kansif is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Emerald (1600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Herleva was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Herleva's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Faran is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a great chef.

History: Faran was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.