Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a hunchback. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is an amazing painter.

History: Alain was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Rose (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. She wears her white hair up. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Melissa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a blue shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Now he works as a singing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Hamil was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her auburn hair down. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Scribe. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ar-Baruk embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Beggar like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.