Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and blue tie. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jacoba's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gerald hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 pp. Amber (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rosamund studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Henry was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.