Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her black hair down. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His brown hair is lengthy. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the west. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Painter. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jade (150 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).