Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ribbles 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 Ribbles. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She carries with her a set of greataxes on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: Markosian is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in the east. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has moderate length red hair. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is physically well-built. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is cut short. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Rael learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with yellow slacks. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. To his fellows he 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large white jacket. His hair is auburn and very short. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Gildmak hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 sp. Jasper (20 gp).