Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on her right side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ermina will drive conversation. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Ermina hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears pastel trousers with red and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Priest 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He has shaved his head bald. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Herbalist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.