Description: She wears professional attire, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 91. 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 is an amazing painter.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Ermina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 pp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Cairn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Crown-heir and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When Kabbarg reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, marred by chocolates. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born in the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has moderate length black hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Apothecary profession.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Falkrunn was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Locksmith. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His fur is lavender and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born into a rich family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She wears tattered old clothes. Her yellow fur is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in a small mountains village. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.