Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barrister.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 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). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Darrow studied abroad. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder. With wild golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Mason; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden pearl (50 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.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears a mask on his face.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Ridaro is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ridaro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 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.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.