Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mason. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Nemeia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nemeia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Mason, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 5'2" southern woman, she likes to wear brown tank tops with grey skirt. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (120 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He dresses like a well dressed Banker does. His red crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Srorthen was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ida was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and greataxes. His lavender fur is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Jade is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Jade was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Jade decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Bellfounder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has a hunchback. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Mardred was taken on many hunting expeditions. Mardred abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.