Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Matilda managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Az-Rans would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Az-Rans took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her green crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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 to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (9 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Enialis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 39000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears professional attire. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Theodoric and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is golden and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Thamuz was born with his father's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thamuz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp.