Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ekk's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. She became a Actor soon after.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Barkeep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jade (130 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tattered old clothes. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has wavy auburn hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gomory studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's in love

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At some point he was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Military, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, and carries whips. She keeps her long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Servant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has a crush on the local locksmith

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in an above average manner. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. This silver eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 17000 gp. Coral (100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amber (100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.