Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Through the years after Portia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Portia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Fargrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He takes great joy in being the best Body Guard in town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Sellsword, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 11000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jade (120 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears green trousers with violet and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Slave Trader born in the past three hundred years. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy tan dress. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Knight. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Knight. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she's in love

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'11" when asserting herself. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in a small island village. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Damien was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To protect his home; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.