Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Mella was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His red hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His chestnut hair is cut short. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 98. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and pastel robe with the hood down. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Therai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Fisher and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by his family; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Nurkara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: White pearl (130 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has worked as a Hunter like her father before her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat, and carries tridents. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Jasper (70 gp). Jade (40 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.