Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Ermina was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Shipwright, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30000 cp. Sard (60 gp).

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears yellow trousers with red and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'0". She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. With bright silver hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Margery is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Margery was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40000 cp. Azurite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp).