Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has wavy black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in a small forest village. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'6" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Howard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has styled her black fur well, parting it to the right. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she usually wears her tan robe and has her bow always slung over her shoulder. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Nissa was born the youngest of three triplets. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink diamond (4000 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her blue crest down. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 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.