Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by chocolates. His red hair is braided into rings. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Zaffrab lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She dresses like a well dressed Mortician does. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Nissa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mortician business.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Gardener. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and balancing his hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has wavy red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bathin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Fulbar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 14000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jade (160 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Malquis would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. She has worked as a Bather like her mother before her.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.