Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. Her head has been shaved. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jacoba's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Amber (150 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Finellen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 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: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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 in the west. 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 seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her black crest has been sun bleached extensively. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Pyxrin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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 served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pyxrin was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her grey robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of rapiers on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her hair is short and golden. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2900 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jet (120 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jade (120 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.