Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". She wears bulky yellow painted plate armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. Her auburn hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. A true patriot, Mara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Mara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Oblar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Forgetful, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: An older woman who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1800 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: This woman wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Slave Trader. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Engong was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She tends to her Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amber (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her scarlet crest is braided into rings. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a body guard and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Isabella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fisher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fisher.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.