Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has shaved her head bald. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. 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, Ella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Ella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears green trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has red eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Findex learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Hillanot learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Coral (110 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rose (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is an epitome of beauty. Her golden hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Nora was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his orange fur up. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.