Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Avice studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Cecily was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: An older woman who has the majority of her body covered in plate, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Adelard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Adelard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

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