Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Seere was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Seere never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Sard (50 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jade (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her tied-back hair is red. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the west. A freak accident while working with her Engraver father left her crippled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her silver crest is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and balancing her hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Purban is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and doesn't want to be a gardener and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a halberd on her belt. She has a hunchback. She wears her auburn hair down. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.