Description: This western woman is wearing a long, white cloak. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Nikki hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Nikki was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's in love; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her parents enrolled her in a Cleric school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her purple hair is matted, messy, and big. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Criella embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 sp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jade (120 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears professional attire. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his gray fur well, parting it to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Born to a Mayor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does, and carries morningstars. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is cut short. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Shava hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She worked as a nervous Hunter and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Nykkan was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Brakka hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. 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 was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp).