Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thea will drive conversation. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: To be a Merchant again.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. 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 is fixated on the number 89. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon 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. Dentratha took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a yellow coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Alice was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and she perpetually has her rapier ready. She has white crest. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is short and blonde. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the south. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. White opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.