Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, blue cloak, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Claira was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Jet (150 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Roofer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Priest business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently the stress of being a Priest has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy red suit. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Architect, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and warhammers. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mella studied abroad. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her falchion with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Egelina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 120 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).