Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears just a black suit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Greedy, Forgetful, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Willow hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Willow was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his blue hair to look like a famous performer. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Leucis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 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 (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is typically in his Mortician uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Nuraval is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. She has moderate length brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Emmeline was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, 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 Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Tailor does. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. He has worked as a Tailor like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has moderate length golden hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 40 pp. Jade (120 gp). 1 Banded mail.