Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She struck the Stylist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1600 pp.

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her dark red hair is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Lerissa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She comes from a rich western family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tattered old clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair is blue, silky, and of moderate length. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sammal grew up listening to his father's many stories. Being born in the east, 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 east 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Amber (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are white and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Beleth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her copper crest is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.