Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born to a Seamstress, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his golden hair up. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 sp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Pikar was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.