Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She usually wears her tan robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for her, and Veloptima does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Gerald learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 36000 sp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a mace on her belt. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Giselle learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white fur is matted, messy, and big. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'5" western woman, she dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. Her rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He wears an entirely red suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Hobart enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a brown vest and prefers blue and yellow shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her red fur is still thick. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Dara is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp.