Description: She wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shipwright business.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bertram was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'10" and dresses like a well dressed Stableman does. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a tattooed face.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Arha does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Arha was born with her father's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Bertram was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 80 gp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bryseis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

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

Description: This man wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and red pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Kâka hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Fallond was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Pallabar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. 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. Pallabar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 44000 sp.