Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is a Shoemaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Emma learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Carpenter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is brown and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp.