Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sailor. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Oriff is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Oriff has worked very hard to control her curse. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear blue tank tops with tan skirt. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the west. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Gardener like her father before her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great joy in being the best Shoemaker in town.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He tends to his Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Nikki hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She comes from a rich western family. After coming to the age of reason, Nikki took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple yellow robe with black stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ploughman profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).