Description: She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Oriel's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Cimer alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Richard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

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 is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Barber born in the past three hundred years. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barber. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Ahrim was born with his mother's beautiful face. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a fancy blue dress. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Mialee wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warrior, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Mialee abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nutae studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (400 gp).