Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Katherine learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She found a children's book about a Human Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

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

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Marshal who has hired her part-time. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sora was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has a crush on the local roofer

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'5" and wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Blacksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears green trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Gaaki is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30000 cp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black broad hat and black clothes. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She takes great joy in being the best Slave Trader in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nija studied abroad. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 sp.