Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his red hair up. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Butcher born in the past three hundred years. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the west. Fargrim was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Amber (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

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. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Chaedi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At some point she was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. His red fur, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has slicked back red hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jade (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears just a white suit. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Fulbar has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Coral (140 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Robert liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.