Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear flannel. She is an epitome of beauty. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Rimple was born the youngest of three triplets. Rimple was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Architect. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Ea was born with her father's beautiful face. Ea was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Apothecary. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Apothecary, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against goblins

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Mastema was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. She's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1300 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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 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. 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. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on her right side. Her white fur is still thick. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. She has worked as a Jeweler like her father before her.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Jezebeth was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Layabout job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 50 gp. Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: A 4'5" northern man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Carter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carter and was forced into it by his family; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 gp. 6 Acid flasks.