Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shield on her belt. She has a hunchback. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Cumpen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Purah hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 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 (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her blonde hair up. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. Her scarlet crest is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Havilar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Havilar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length bronze crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 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.