Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks, marred by chocolates. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mortician. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Ratanák began to lead the lost caravan. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her black fur is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born in the east. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to be a armorer again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Verna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'11" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the south to a Sculptor, Morana learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100000 cp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gilthur grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has moderate length black hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Geva wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She uses divination through singing.

History: Geva was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 sp.