Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She wears her gold crest up. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Barkeep, her father struggled to pay the bills. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jade (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lucan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His white crest is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Blacksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the east to a Blacksmith, Tarhun learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tarhun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his long white crest kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her brown hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: This northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 pp.