Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, yellow shirt, and tan tie. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Jet (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Theren was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length red fur. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

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 bought a shield and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'6" eastern woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an entirely white suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rose (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her gray fur is braided into rings. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Jade was taken on many hunting expeditions. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 60 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Rock crystal (50 gp).