Description: She wears a yellow coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born in the west. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Courier; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. She has wavy auburn hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head and is in decent physical shape. His hair is silver and curly. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Ekemon was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Balifra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Balifra reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White opal (1500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'11" and wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Uraim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. Star ruby (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rose (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Nykkan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with his Carter mother left him crippled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.