Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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 was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. His white hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Diggory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He is physically well-built. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the north. After coming to the age of reason, Quelenna took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has shaved her head bald. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Susannah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His blue hair is braided into rings. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Uraim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 cp.