Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Veloptima 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. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 18000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Glassblower who has hired her part-time. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Callybon has worked very hard to control her curse. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the east to a Merchant, Dworic learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. His hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is long and unkept. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Zepar will drive conversation. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Zepar 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 came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Zagga does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Priest arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Snafû was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Ranger 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, and carries hand crossbows. She wears her white crest down. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1300 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her parents enrolled her in a Expert school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.