Description: He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses like a well dressed Cook does. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Puyet was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Marigold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 Barrister responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Laborer who has hired her part-time. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Slave Trader mother left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sard (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Amber (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a grey tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: The child of a Fletcher, who enjoyed hunting, Jane was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Purson was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 19th 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.