Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mantus was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Orianna liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and auburn. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Salanop's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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 into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Salanop was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.