Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with tan slacks. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Therlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His crest is rusty and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Herbalist they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Cartwright, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Through the years after Lerissa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lerissa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10 pp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greataxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Actor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Spy profession.

History: Verna hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and prefers to wear flannel. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Leaf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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 on a small isolated farm. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Carnelian (80 gp).