Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Jacoba's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: He wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Norman speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting drow, the young Bernard began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and carries halberds. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 50 pp.