Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a great chef.

History: Born in the south to a Unemployed, Traulam learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has worked as a Unemployed like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His hair is silver and curly. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Joser was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Joser was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished warhammer as well. She sports white long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Malquis liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a warhammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Coral (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'6". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. Her rusty crest is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Chassath was taken on many hunting expeditions. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Crown-heir. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has no fur. He has copper eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive, Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. White opal (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She likes to wear white tank tops with violet skirt. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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: Eran was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 390 gp. White pearl (160 gp). 1 Crowbar.