Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears baggy green pantaloons and a tan scarf, and is pretty ugly. Her black crest is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gesrethe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green.

Personality: Richard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Xanaphia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor, marred by chocolates. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north to a Sculptor, Gaaki learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2900 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood. With bright auburn hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Bethrynna is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Cook business at a young age. Her first spouse was a Roofer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is wearing a long, black cloak. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).