Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. Her purple hair is thinning but still full. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Akta never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but she was a colossal failure. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white shirt, with a yellow mid length shorts with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is golden and very short. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.