Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Scribe who has hired her part-time. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Jacoba never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She's in love.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and grey robe with the hood down. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she tends to wear a large black jacket. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears a fancy grey dress. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Anne hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man wears a black small hat and black clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Tethren wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She tends to wear a large green jacket. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp. Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished sai as well. Her silver hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Kilia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Servant. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 pp. White pearl (40 gp).