Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Jane hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 sp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

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 Human in existence. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is typically in her Apothecary uniform. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Spear was born with her father's beautiful face. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.