Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has moderate length beige fur. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Buvvie hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this western woman likes to wear black tank tops with tan skirt. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. After a long history of fighting, Doudra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears professional attire. She has wavy brown hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She wears an entirely red suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. She wears her white hair up. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Blossom and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: A 3'7" northern man, he wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is white and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Beloril will drive conversation. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp).