Description: This woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her brass crest is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Buckler.

Description: She wears an entirely green suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries sickles. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ea grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 12000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.