Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has no fur. 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's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Baern took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He very much looks the part of a Cook. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are silver.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Junk Dealer who has hired her part-time. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Junk Dealer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the east to a Locksmith, Verna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jet (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 17000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Giselle speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.