Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports golden long hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered dire rats who tried to eat her hand. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a colorful flower in her brass crest. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barber who has hired her part-time. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the east. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her beige fur is heavily combed to the left. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady copper eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. His crest is gold and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Cook. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Gesrethe has worked very hard to control her curse. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of a Server, who enjoyed hunting, Baelitae was taken on many hunting expeditions. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). White opal (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.