Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She tends to her Roofer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears brown trousers with violet and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Ahlyssa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She tends to her Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Interpreter, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Jade (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She usually wears her tan robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Jelenneth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is content

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.