Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She sports auburn long hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Nogu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: She got into the Carter business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished greatsword as well. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired him part-time. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Alice would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Alice learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Painter. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.