Description: This tall, slender woman wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mardred embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in the south to a Herbalist, Jillian learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: Expand her business; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Aline is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Servant and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and dragonborn compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She is portly but not overly obese. She has white hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the south. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Ahvain began to lead the lost caravan. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

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

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She usually wears her violet robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder. She has moderate length golden hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 pp. Black pearl (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. 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 is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Morana abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Morana never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1800 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.