Description: An older woman who wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With bright silver hair. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Bolhild was born with her father's beautiful face. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Amber (50 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. Her hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 feels threatened by others; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 24000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp).

Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her red hair up. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Bryseis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: Joser was born with his father's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 pp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.