Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ermina was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is an epitome of beauty. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'6" northern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bidreked's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Peridot (40 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.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Rimmon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: A 5'9" southern man, he wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is red and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Zephan was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ploughman. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Jet (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).