Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her crest is rusty and very short. She has red eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Akra hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Akra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 23000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the north. 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 got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 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 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 woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Slave Trader, but she got bored and became a Shoemaker. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jet (90 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is golden and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Khrosh grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Khrosh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. Red garnet (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Nala was born with her mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: He wears a grey tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of clubs on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His black hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spy. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).