Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He has wavy red hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp.