Description: An older woman who dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with yellow slacks, she is not a threatening figure. Her tied-back hair is black. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Hatae hails from a village terrorized by drow. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has wavy white fur. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Naamah was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She dresses like a well dressed Glassblower does. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Murgen 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. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White opal (500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. Her crest is short and blue. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: Burana is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).