Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair is brown and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the west to a Healer, Carrie learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is cut close to his head. He has red eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. White opal (1300 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a brown shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2300 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Rolf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Rolf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 14000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'0" and wears a tan shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Enidda hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 19000 cp.