Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Assassin, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Pennie never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She stands about 4'1" and wears a grey costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Fletcher. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Therlin grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Therlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

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

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with tan slacks. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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 was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with tan slacks. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She's in love; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her silver crest, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bowyer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Bowyer business at a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Job, Religious, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 230 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a fancy black dress. She is an epitome of beauty. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Debt, Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: A 4'8" northern woman, she wears a pastel collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her black fur is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. River was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Barber. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thorin has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Amber (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). White pearl (140 gp).