Description: An older woman who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Ella is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Ella lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and doesn't want to be a junk dealer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a blue coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. 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 envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Tervaround hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Tervaround was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries swords. His crest is short and red. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nithther will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is an epitome of beauty. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Richard has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Emotional, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, and her gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jarana will drive conversation. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Tailor. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white crest, when down, is lengthy. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Fax was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Fax decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He usually wears his violet robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has amber eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.