Description: This woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is brown and very short. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Herleva will drive conversation. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hubert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Manfred was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Manfred's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dark and ominous

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