Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mastema grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp).

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on her torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Caelynn liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A 3'3" eastern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is auburn and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nelkin studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: An older woman who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is bronze, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Jaxi was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gifted student she started as a Miller, but she got bored and became a Performer. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Jaxi was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 250 gp. Amber (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).