Description: This western woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mara studied abroad. 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her crest is green and very short. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the south to a Barrister, Pogranix learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Pogranix's homeland. Pogranix decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She struck the Barrister job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.