Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her golden hair is lengthy. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She wears a simple violet robe with grey stripes complete with hood, and carries quarterstaffs. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His white hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Koeth was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is typically in his Sculptor uniform. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sculptor for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His lavender fur is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Ethereal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Tailor. She has achieved small success as a Tailor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new tailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Holy water. 3 Alchemist’s fire.