Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 Bookbinder. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jet (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Coral (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'3" and wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. After coming to the age of reason, Barbena took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She tends to her Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 15000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White opal (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her silver hair down. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Melissa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His rusty crest is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hirrathak studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (110 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 pp. Onyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Herleva was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.