Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With wild black hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Nikki was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and to protect her home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Purban has worked very hard to control his curse. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses like a well dressed Laborer does. She has dyed her greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born in a small desert village. 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 Laborer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bather profession.

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her red hair up. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 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 (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this western man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Simon was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.