Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has wavy yellow fur. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

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. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Shivering was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is physically well-built. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Lone was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Beggar. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oriel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 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.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Nedda has worked very hard to control her curse. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Nedda was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Revenge; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jade (130 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.