Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. With bright silver hair. 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 seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a pastel collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has green eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tabaxis in Shivering's homeland. Shivering decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. He keeps his blue hair in a flapper bob. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She has a hunchback. Her white hair is wavy and long. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Valida's homeland. Valida decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears her red crest up. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a Scribe, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White opal (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her yellow fur is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Elizabeth is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Elizabeth is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Elizabeth lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).