Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her tied-back hair is red. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. 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 wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His fur is short and orange. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor, Debt, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a black vest and prefers white and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. With bright black hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Gaaki was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gaaki decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She struck the Bookbinder job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is knotted and matted. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears a fancy grey dress. She sports brown long hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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 Navigator. She has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Rose (80 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her red hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Eva grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Eva. She tends to her Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Obsidian (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Agnes's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.