Description: The light-skinned woman stands 6'3" and usually wears her black robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is white and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He wears his white fur down. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Spring was born with his father's beautiful face. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1900 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Expand her business; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has worked as a Sellsword like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak, and she perpetually has her trident ready. She sports auburn long hair. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a red feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Seamstress. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1600 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Andraste studied abroad. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.