Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is golden and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Bolhild was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 30 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Lucan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lucan 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 to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is black and curly. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erky fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Through the years after Verin was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Verin's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has wavy red fur. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has styled his black crest well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Kiirith's homeland. Kiirith decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fancy brown suit. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, green shirt, and tan tie. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Quarion 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Quarion has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 160 gp. Rose (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt.