Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her crest is copper and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Hillanot abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 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 (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ulfgar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is an amazing painter.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cecily grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She wears her brown fur up. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).