Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is short and auburn. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He is physically well-built. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Slave Trader. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Slave Trader for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently the stress of being a Assassin has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: Kaladan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Servant, but he was a colossal failure. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a white coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Miner business.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Herbalist 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: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Rieta was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amber (140 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She prefers to wear flannel. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.