Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Birel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic, PTSD. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ratbag isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: White pearl (50 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is golden and curly. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is portly but not overly obese. She has chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Theirastra learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. With wild blonde hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Nora learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Junk Dealer, but she got bored and became a Layabout. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: Born in the east to a Painter, Dean learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 60 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Gomory and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1800 sp.