Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. 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 trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. After a long history of fighting, Ida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has worked as a Assassin like his father before him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Efferil was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Efferil's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Thamuz was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has purple hair. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 22000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Architect arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Family, In love, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.