Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has slicked back silver hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Matilda does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 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). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 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). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. 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 likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her first spouse was a Laborer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and elven compassion

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and usually wears her yellow robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Purson grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jade (60 gp).