Description: An older woman who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, she is not a threatening figure. She has moderate length silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nissa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Nissa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is short and red. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Markosian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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. Markosian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and carries daggers. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Mardnab and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Coral (150 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Marigold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Servant mother left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Hupe learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is still thick. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Miles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Miles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.