Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: Katherine was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Purban was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears blue trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is short and white. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She tends to her Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 15000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Dain hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He became a Bellfounder soon after.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and 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

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.