Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears her blonde hair up. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She sports silver long hair. She has green eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Artin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Artin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. 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 takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ratbag grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 160 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.