Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Althaea hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: To be a Mason again.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Shautha enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to be a mayor again

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fire opal (600 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.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She wears a mask on her face.

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 is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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 feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Dyer born in the past three hundred years. He takes great joy in being the best Dyer in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her rusty crest is lengthy. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gesrethe lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 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.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available she will default to her scimitar. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.