Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear brown tank tops with white pants. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mercenary. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 21000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aust was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 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 an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Adventurer. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. She has wavy scarlet crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Baker profession.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. She has worked as a Jeweler like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Coral (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has red hair. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zagga studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a blue collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and he perpetually has his longbow ready. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jet (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.