Description: An older woman who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. She has wavy brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Naamah was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naamah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 cp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. His scarlet crest is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Folgûm lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp. Amber (90 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He usually wears his blue robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Frouse was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Frouse decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His crest is bronze and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 70 gp.