Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: Born in the south to a Bowyer, Ishte learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and balancing her hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. A true patriot, Darrak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Darrak was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: He got into the Painter business at a young age. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He struck the Painter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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 wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Sensitive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, and carries falchions. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Geva lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 150 gp. Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is purple and very short. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 47. 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 a great chef.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a green broad hat and green clothes. She carries a battered scimitar and tarnished glaive as well. Her hair is dark red and curly. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.