Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This dark-skinned male is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has moderate length red hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears a red vest and prefers grey and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Krimmon hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shipwright for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Cloak was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shipwright. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a Engraver, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is content; and balancing her hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Conrad was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'4". He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

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. A true patriot, Dalgal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Dalgal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a sailor again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 50 gp.