Description: This northern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on her left side. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 comes from a rich southern family. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Spyglass.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber 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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Adelard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, marred by beers. Her white hair is cut short. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Vicky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. After a long history of fighting, Vicky and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Red garnet (150 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).