Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her yellow fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Dagger was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Seamstress job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. He has green eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Himo grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her crest is brass and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Farideh is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Farideh is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bounty Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mehen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 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.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She has white hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Lia is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Lia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is a Bricklayer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the west. 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. He has achieved small success as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). White opal (600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.