Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. With wild chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 Carter. She has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's in love

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. 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 has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, marred by teas. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She got into the Layabout business at a young age. Jarsali liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely red suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries morningstars. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Miner, who enjoyed hunting, Jasmine was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a lance on her belt. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arha studied abroad. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Shipwright. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in the north to a Shipwright, Helen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Fisher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fisher. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and regain custody of her daughter

Bonds: Job, In love, Family, Has a crush, Guardian. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 gp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a pastel tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His orange fur is lengthy. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Spear hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Spear alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp. Onyx (80 gp).