Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: She was raised in a plains tribe. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Marshal. Eldon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Marshal like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). White opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Hugolina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Thorin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thorin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries with her a set of kukris, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has gray eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Juliana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Juliana was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Farmer for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.