Description: A 3'2" northern woman, she prefers to wear flannel. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she prefers to wear flannel. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nemeia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Nemeia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2100 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Yevelda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. A freak accident while working with her Sage mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Amber (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. 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 served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barber for hire.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has white hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 23000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. A true patriot, Greethen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Greethen was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Greethen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.