Description: This dark-skinned female wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older woman who wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her copper crest down. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hethress will drive conversation. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30000 cp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears professional attire. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'1" northern woman, she wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Locksmith. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Locksmith. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 260 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has no fur. He has copper eyes and a pastel hat with a green feather.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Good lock. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his green crest up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 7. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Williamina was born with her father's beautiful face. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 sp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Seere is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for her, and Seere does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

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. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Seere was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1500 gp.