Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). 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: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Anverth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a baker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 340 gp. Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp. Jet (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is short and red. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Pijjirik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 210 pp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern woman likes to wear yellow tank tops with grey skirt. Her brown hair is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Juliana has worked very hard to control her curse. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears a fancy black dress. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. This black eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the east to a Miller, Astaro learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 Miller. She became a Miller soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.