Description: A 5'5" northern woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A freak accident while working with her Navigator mother left her crippled. Being a Courier kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses divination through singing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Sard (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Bilga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Bilga was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bilga's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Enidda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Doctor. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ekemon studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Born to a Baker, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his youth he was a Baker, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She got into the Armorer business at a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pearl was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a Armorer soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp.