Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is red and very short. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 190 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She has slicked back brown hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Joan isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fletcher. Her hair is red and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Birel and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fancy grey dress. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Kathra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He sports a flattop hair cut. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. After a long history of fighting, Cairn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has wavy rusty crest. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Kadana 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 gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her orange fur is matted, messy, and big. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Spring abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).