Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is short and white. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large white jacket. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

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

History: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Ekemon was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 pp. Amber (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple pastel robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red fur. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sweet was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a white vest and prefers brown and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair is still thick. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He was born into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).