Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. She wears her green crest down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Hillanot learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with her Doctor father left her crippled. She struck the Knight job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 17000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf 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 he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Black opal (1000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and is pretty ugly. He wears his golden hair up. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Rael hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Pacifist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. His fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.