Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Hamil would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 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). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. She wears her brass crest down. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mercenary who has hired her part-time. 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, Uadjit is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her black crest is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp).

Description: She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down, and she perpetually has her sai ready. Her orange fur is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Tricking was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Knight. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 pp. Amber (80 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jade (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her blonde hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Kilia lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is blue and curly. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ploughman profession.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aramil was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Sailor like his father before him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp).