Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 cp. Peridot (20 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ronk liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has worked as a Miller like his father before him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Job, Debt. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man very much looks the part of a Engraver. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Gifted from a young age, Thorpe studied abroad. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2200 sp. Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and usually wears his tan robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has styled her bronze crest well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Commoner school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful, Insomniac. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 37000 sp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Pâsh is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Detective, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Merchant business.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Akra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Akra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Akra has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.