Description: She wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is physically well-built. She wears her white hair up. She is baby faced.

Personality: Jacoba is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His red hair is cut short. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.