Description: An older woman who wears a grey collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Katherine's homeland. Katherine decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Rosalind never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished sickle as well. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born into a rich family. Through the years after Flak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Flak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Delebean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a gardener again

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born in a small plains village. A gifted student she started as a Detective, but she got bored and became a Stylist. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker. He wears his golden hair down. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 4'9" northern man, he wears tan trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Thamior was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has worked as a Layabout like his father before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nissa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. She struck the Banker job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and balancing her hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 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 (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (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 (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her crest is copper and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Farideh was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Farideh's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Being a Animal Trainer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.