Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She wears long strands of amber and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has moderate length white hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of a Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Joan was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She bought a warhammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: A 2'9" northern woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Nikki learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Shipwright, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his grey robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Elaim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Elaim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amber (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'1". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is braided into rings. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nora embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jet (60 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 90. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.