Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her red hair is braided into rings. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Nalaed is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Beiro was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Beiro's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the east. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tailor for hire.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a brown vest and prefers green and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and wears a blue coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Naill speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Naill is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 pp. Black opal (1600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rose (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp).