Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Tawar was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Tailor. After a long history of fighting, Tawar and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

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. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's in love; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull violet iron scale mail. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She takes great joy in being the best Shoemaker in town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

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

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She's in love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Cartwright mother left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and carries glaives. Her fur is yellow and curly. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Fargrim hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.