Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is knotted and matted. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nordak was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (70 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nija was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (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). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a violet broad hat and violet clothes. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Merchant. He has styled his bronze crest well, parting it to the left. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is silver and curly. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Dilettante. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Rimmon's homeland. Rimmon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He tends to his Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amber (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Coral (110 gp).