Description: This woman is very fat, and 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 bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Xanaphia 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. Xanaphia decided she wanted neither the life of her mother 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. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 4'1" northern woman, she wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Locksmith. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Locksmith. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 260 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Trym was born with her father's beautiful face. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She struck the Priest job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 46000 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Virra reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 15000 sp.

Description: An older man who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is wearing a long, black cloak. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 sp.