Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is short and golden. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Jo is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Jo was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mason. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Skoth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Painter born in the past three hundred years. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has worked as a Painter like her father before her.

Motivation: Revenge; and balancing her hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 60 pp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 140 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).