Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, green cloak. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Mantus enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

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 graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Traulam was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears a pastel vest and prefers yellow and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His beige fur is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Cloak has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amber (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a white costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Marigold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and pastel tie. Her brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her ears are large.

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. 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: Born in the south to a Hunter, Mishann learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Hunter soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears professional attire and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her rusty crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Savaran and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. He has moderate length white hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frederick isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east to a Banker, Frederick learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.