Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is blonde and very short. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Carter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her violet 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. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His hair is short and white. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Weaver profession.

History: Fenriz was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: 2'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Nikki 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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Tanner, her father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Body Guard business.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Audhild learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. Recently the stress of being a Layabout has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 80 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.