Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a grey vest and prefers black and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Hunter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Hunter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her black hair is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a Slave Trader first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has worked as a Slave Trader like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (60 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.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 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: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Varis embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Mercenary, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.