Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 Blacksmith. She became a Blacksmith soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: White opal (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She very much looks the part of a Glassblower. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 380 pp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Coral (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her scarlet crest is braided into rings. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Body Guard; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Military, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50000 cp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is silver and curly. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 60000 cp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Mercenary. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries with her a set of bows on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 140 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her tied-back hair is red. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp.