Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Butcher. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vani was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses divination through singing.

History: Heward lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but she was a colossal failure. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright blonde hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Engraver who has hired her part-time. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An older woman who wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her green crest is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Kava was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Barber. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.