Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. She has no hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Valanthe 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. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Valanthe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a brown collared shirt and pastel skirt. She accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fancy white suit. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. His black hair is lengthy. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Frug lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Karash will drive conversation. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a green shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his black crest. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Donaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 2 Holy water. 1 Antitoxin.