Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Frederick is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Antitoxin. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Elizabeth's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Randal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Randal was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.