Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Emma does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her shortspear. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Aline lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. White opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 600 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp.