Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Gardener does. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Anakis is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She tends to her Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jet (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and pastel tie. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Priest uniform. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Prâk was born with his father's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is typically in her Bricklayer uniform and is in decent physical shape. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a Fisher, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nora was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His hair is auburn and very short. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Cairn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rose (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt, and he perpetually has his shortspear ready. His fur is short and beige. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Right-Handed is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).