Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back white hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. She's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Knight again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He is physically well-built. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the west to a Masseuse, Himo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Himo liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. She has silver hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 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 an entirely violet suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Heward is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Heward was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Fallond hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a guard and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 360 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull white sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. Nora was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Stylist. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 harsh and unforgiving.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is physically well-built. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Curran was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vaina will drive conversation. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vaina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.