Description: She is a husky woman, who wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Baker father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (16 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Thomas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Jade (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.