Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Crown-heir. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Vondal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He struck the Crown-heir job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rose (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Pink diamond (5000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Verin 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Reirak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 23000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He wears dull white sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2900 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. 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, Quilla is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished warhammer as well. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Brug was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jet (120 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.