Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is cut close to her head. 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 runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green vest and prefers black and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His scarlet crest is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amber (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

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. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: She is greedy; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 13000 gp.

Description: A 5'10" southern man, he likes to wear yellow tank tops with tan pants. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Morana wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'6" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no crest. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. 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: Wants a kiss; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.