Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates Dwarves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She got into the Mason business at a young age. Her first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 6'3" eastern man, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has brown eyes and a violet hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears a red coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She has a hunchback. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Merla enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'6". He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his right side, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his long orange fur kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.