Description: This woman wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2500 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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 got into the Performer business at a young age. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears professional attire. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nalral will drive conversation. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nalral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His tied-back hair is blonde. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Gardener and found it very stressful. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. He wears his silver crest up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this southern woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her crest is black and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Architect. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Black opal (900 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barkeep but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 cp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).