Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brass crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She got into the Butcher business at a young age. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She is a Knight first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She got into the Knight business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Theriatis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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 (10 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When Great reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is white and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Kairon's homeland. Kairon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jet (50 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this eastern woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Drenna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).