Description: 4'2" and muscular, this northern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Amber (130 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jet (130 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'6". She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and her gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Engong alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a tan and red robe with the hood down. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. His white hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aerdeth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When Aerdeth reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mayor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Silvo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has worked as a Cook like his father before him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white crest, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Arava hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She became a Gardener soon after.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the east. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Hobart has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.