Description: This late middle aged woman wears green painted combat armor at almost all times and is in decent physical shape. Her brass crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Arava was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arava's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Conrad was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Butcher. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears just a yellow suit. Her red hair is well kept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Antinua will drive conversation. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has worked as a Sailor like her father before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is auburn and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Marigold liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her brown fur is singed and shortened. She has green eyes.

Personality: Smoking wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his brass crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Gargax speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Shava's homeland. Shava decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp.