Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Herbalist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries lances. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her hair is white and curly. She has gold eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She became a Shipwright soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Coral (80 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is still thick. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Amber (90 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Detective. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).