Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She has slicked back black hair. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. 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 born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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 she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is an epitome of beauty. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 94. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 76. 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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Insane, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 sp. Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A gifted student she started as a Sailor, but she got bored and became a Blacksmith. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Racist, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is brown and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a bastard sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Lamlis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Lamlis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Valorean was born with his mother's beautiful face. Valorean abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Morthos studied abroad. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1700 sp.