Description: This western woman wears a blue coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is blonde and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mara has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Nicholas is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Courier, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas 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 he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Jade (150 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His copper crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries with her a set of scimitars, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Grûblik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jet (160 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.