Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jacoba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Jacoba's homeland. Jacoba decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jacoba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Eleanor was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Ploughman. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His tied-back hair is golden. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Odo was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. He has achieved small success as a Armorer.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a great chef.

History: Rolf hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 sp. Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).