Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a large white jacket. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Greeba was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jade (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her copper crest is braided into rings. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Carpenter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. With bright white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Isabella hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. After a long history of fighting, Werydd and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Arumawann and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Zircon (50 gp). Jade (140 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a green tunic with blue highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 290 gp.