Description: 4'9" and muscular, this northern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is white and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Butcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Butcher, Ildrex learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shamil isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She sports blonde long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Ellyjoybell was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ellyjoybell was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Theriatis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).