Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears just a grey suit. She sports silver long hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She worked as a nervous Unemployed and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 17000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'4". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears brown trousers with white and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ulfgar will drive conversation. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has styled her black fur well, parting it to the left. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.