Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for her, and Beatrice does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Banded mail.

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. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Quarion grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Quarion. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Armorer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. With bright red hair. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in a small plains village. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This malnourished woman is typically in her Cartwright uniform. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the left. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10 pp.