Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears dull green sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. She keeps her red crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gold and beady.

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. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She got into the Scribe business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Carpenter, but she got bored and became a Scribe. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His crest is short and black. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dadalan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Guard. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A true patriot, Elizabeth would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 cp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears white trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has no hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Carter like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp).