Description: An older woman who wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Thava was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'2", this man very much looks the part of a Mayor. His hair is short and golden. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He struck the Mayor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Through the years after Hûra was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hûra's father 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rose (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He has no hair. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His green crest is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is blonde and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 sp.