Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her brown hair is still thick. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ella's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

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

Possessions: 1400 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Pirithin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Junk Dealer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a blue vest and prefers grey and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Tenena's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Tenena was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is a Healer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to be a gardener again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, white shirt, and brown tie. She has no crest. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Jaxi was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Jaxi's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Jaxi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: 1900 sp.