Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her blue crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Banker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears her red hair down. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Baelitae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Baelitae and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she has a crush on the local stylist

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a slave trader and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her mace. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". She has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Quillathe is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Engraver, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 13000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gilthur lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Heather speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heather grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His hair is blue and curly. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mamnen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Mamnen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).