Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She usually wears her black robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.