Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tan trousers with pastel and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Lia was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 pp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Amber (140 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amber (140 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fancy black dress. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his white hair up. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ekemon will drive conversation. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Performer

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

Possessions: 400 pp. Jade (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: This woman very much looks the part of a Stylist. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the north to a Stylist, Elysande learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jet (140 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jade (140 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. His yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).