Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Bûth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bûth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Blue sapphire (600 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears a green Stetson hat and green clothes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He very much looks the part of a Cook. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 gp. Hematite (15 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a great chef.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.