Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Howard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: A 6'3" eastern woman, 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 hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Bendoo is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

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. A true patriot, Bune would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mindartis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brown diamond (6000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Gurdis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 11000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His crest is green, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).