Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her red hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Volen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear green tank tops with brown skirt. She has moderate length black hair. Her fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She has done her best to style her beige fur to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tricking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Dyer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'8". She dresses like a well dressed Seamstress does. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Seamstress. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She tends to her Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 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: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She has a hunchback. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length red hair. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Barkeep profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jacoba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She struck the Dilettante job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her black hair is still thick. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 18000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'6", this woman wears a fancy blue dress. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Oda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.