Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear flannel. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Purban took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Coral (80 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat, and she perpetually has her nunchaku ready. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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. After a long history of fighting, Helja and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Coral (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in earthy colors with a red and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is an amazing painter.

History: Ortegar was born with his mother's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished lance as well. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed red hat.

Personality: Osco is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Osco was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Osco's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.