Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has worked as a Barber like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she very much looks the part of a Animal Trainer. She has purple hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Raer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a fancy black dress. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Miner, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Miner, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Nora hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. With bright blonde hair. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white crest is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the east. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Shedinn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).