Description: An older woman who wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. 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). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is black. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Naeris was born with his father's beautiful face. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Naeris has worked very hard to control his curse. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple pastel robe with green stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He has moderate length orange fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amber (120 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants, marred by beers. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Cook father left him crippled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bellfounder for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and white robe with the hood down. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Spring took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor she uses now. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and carries monstrous two handed axes. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 15000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Jasper (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.