Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. He has brown hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'9" when asserting herself. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born to a Courier, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Courier, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shield on her belt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Helen's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She wears a colorful flower in her brown fur. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Art has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her black hair is thinning but still full. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Jeweler but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her fur is short and orange. She has yellow eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Emerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Knight first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Knight. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Amber (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.