Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. 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: Herleva was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Roland hails from a village terrorized by orcs. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).

Description: He wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Masseuse business.

History: Ernest was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp.