Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'9". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and her gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Phelaia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Lezre alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Onyx (70 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.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Ella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Ella was taken on many hunting expeditions. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theriatis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this northern woman wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is auburn and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Baelitae was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Saphara was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Portia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Portia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Portia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Portia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

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

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).