Description: This eastern woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has styled her orange fur well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Aura was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student she started as a Painter, but she got bored and became a Carpenter. She struck the Carpenter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. Her black hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Xanaphia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Semyaza was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Banker does. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Merla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 Banker. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is well kept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the south. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Emmeline alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 pp. White opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gold crest. He wears a simple black robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. His crest is gold and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Kriv hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).