Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Siffress is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Siffress was born with her father's beautiful face. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his cinnamon fur down. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 15000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head, marred by beers. Her head has been shaved. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She saw the violence of war and the aftermath so she converted to religion and dedicated herself to non-violence.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

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 spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).