Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and tan tie, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, yellow shirt, and violet tie. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Ubada would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ubada was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is golden and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Urshar was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 18000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

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 mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Flask is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Flask grew up listening to her father's many stories. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Justin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Justin liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Sard (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Carnelian (20 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.