Description: This tall, slender woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She has slicked back golden hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ermina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Ermina was born the youngest of three triplets. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who likes to wear grey tank tops with black skirt. Her black hair is still thick. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Melissa wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Melissa was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Diggory learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently the stress of being a Soapmaker has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp.