Description: This woman prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop fur cut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Shadow was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Vani speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bellfounder, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jet (100 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her beige fur is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears just a grey suit, and is pretty ugly. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A 3'10" southern woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Bidreked was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).