Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her youth she was a Bricklayer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. After a long history of fighting, Emmeline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gerald was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His head has been shaved. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.