Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She is physically well-built. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a Ruler, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She usually wears her tan robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 23000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30000 sp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her gray fur is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has a crush on the local banker

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Balifra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 pp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Seamstress. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Kriv would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Seamstress, Kriv learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect his home; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 170 pp. Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Simon 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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 Painter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 13000 cp. Malachite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.