Description: She dresses like a well dressed Mason does. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished flail as well. She sports chestnut long hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Veloptima was born with her father's beautiful face. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her purple hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp).

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'3" when asserting herself. Her blue hair is greasy and uncared for. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Decarabia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Armorer. A true patriot, Kriv would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Jaxi enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 gp.