Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Performer does. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports black long hair. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Alain hails from a village terrorized by drow. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Alain alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (100 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Coral (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Coral (100 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Coral (100 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair is brown and curly. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Altho lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by chocolates. His hair is auburn and curly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adrik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.