Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a Soapmaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is silver and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Beggar mother left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She wears a grey shirt with thin green vertical stripes and black pants. She is physically well-built. She has wavy red hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. 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: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 22. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 80 pp.