Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat and is in decent physical shape. Her crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 14. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She got into the Bowyer business at a young age. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Shamil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has achieved small success as a Bowyer.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a spy again

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, brown cloak. She sports brown long hair. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her crest is short and rusty. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Arava would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arava grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is content; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: She wears a fancy pastel dress. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shifting embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a Sailor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a hunchback. His red hair is still thick. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Ulblyn was born the youngest of three triplets. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He became a Scribe soon after.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, In love, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40 gp.