Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a large green jacket. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She bought a trident and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 16000 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'7" and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on her left side. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Blue sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and balancing her hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Merla enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 sp. Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His white fur is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Flame learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He tends to his Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Holy water.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and yellow pants. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His hair is silver and curly. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Joser was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Joser was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her white hair is well kept. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 pp.