Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Valida is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and hand crossbows. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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 massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sculptor who has hired him part-time. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

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. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 sp. Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (13 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

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 has worked as a Butcher like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (50 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Hoglik is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'6" and wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Callybon is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Detective, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a bow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and doesn't want to be a marshal and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1700 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alice embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Barber business.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 370 gp.