Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired her part-time. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Bolhild was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Blacksmith. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student she started as a Layabout, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a green scarf. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Bather, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Bather, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dara isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is typically in his Stylist uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stylist who has hired him part-time. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 140 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Barendd was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her parents enrolled her in a Barbarian school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. Being a Healer 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: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 390 gp.