Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blue crest is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Pandjed was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears long strands of sapphire and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 310 gp. Hematite (10 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She has brown hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, grey cloak. She has no hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her long silver crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She got into the Barrister business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To protect her home; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her green crest is braided into rings. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. A true patriot, Jezean would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.