Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her gold crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 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 (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Siffress is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Siffress was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears tattered old clothes. She sports golden long hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Nella was taken on many hunting expeditions. Nella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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 (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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 (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. 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 misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kasdeya was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His blue crest is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Torinn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Torinn was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This woman typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She wears her beige fur up. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Hedonist, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.