Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time, marred by beers. She has wavy golden hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears violet trousers with blue and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Birel was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is still thick. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Burto grew up listening to his father's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Standing 3'11", this man tends to wear a large brown jacket. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Beloril abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: A 4'10" eastern woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her golden hair is well kept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and scythes. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Dilettante kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 Painter. She tends to her Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing her hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 60 pp. Azurite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She carries with her a set of maces on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ploughman who has hired her part-time. A true patriot, Kithri would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Kithri was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, brown cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is well kept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Ovina was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ovina's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.