Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Ozyman was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amber (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She sports auburn long hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. After a long history of fighting, Neega and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is typically in her Interpreter uniform. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 raised in a forest tribe. Anakis 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is well kept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 struck the Bather job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 Animal Trainer. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.