Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her white crest, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Synthrin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Synthrin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. 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 pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A true patriot, Pígug would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Pígug was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Seamstress but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Elama was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She 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 she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She worked as a nervous Slave Trader and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a stylist again

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sard (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her white hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Glassblower, Griselda learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has worked as a Glassblower like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and expand her business

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.