Description: A moderately attractive woman, she sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Through the years after Mardnab was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Mardnab's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mardnab and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 80 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her hair is short and auburn. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 sp. Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sarah was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sarah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a white collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Dench speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west to a Baker, Dench learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Stannor does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She has black hair. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no hair. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 60 gp.