Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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, Tordrid is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Quarion speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her gold crest is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her lavender fur has been sun bleached extensively. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Three was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Varg was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Varg's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear black tank tops with violet skirt. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Semyaza was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 20000 sp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.