Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her black crest, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Spy profession.

History: Pyxrin was born the youngest of three triplets. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and balancing her hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 cp. Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Traki abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 cp.