Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on her right side, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 sp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Isabella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the west. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Peridot (50 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Richard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.