Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Millicent took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman usually wears her black robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Purah will drive conversation. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Purah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. She has bronze crest. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Audhild was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with pastel slacks. His red crest has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Nykkan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (500 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: He dresses like a well dressed Shipwright does. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished longsword as well. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).