Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tricking will drive conversation. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Cook father left her crippled. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tricking never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Coral (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Emerald (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 a great chef.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A freak accident while working with her Priest father left her crippled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Amnon hails from a village terrorized by drow. He married young, but lost his spouse to drow. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Coral (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is short and brown. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 19000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Iolite (30 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.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her fur is red and curly. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cloak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Priest, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp).