Description: A 3'11" eastern woman, she wears tattered old clothes. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is a Carpenter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Eldeth was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Eldeth decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp. Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His gold crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Heskan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heskan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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. Heskan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'9" and wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's in love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a blue vest and prefers yellow and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is short and golden. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. 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. Being a Shoemaker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. Her auburn hair is still thick. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Gardener, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Arnold was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tanner. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.