Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is portly but not overly obese. Her crest is short and rusty. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His golden hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the east. Ûkshak was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Marshal. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Coral (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze, and carries greataxes. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Mialee hails from a village terrorized by giants. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Mialee was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Delre 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 a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amber (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple red robe with brown stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.