Description: This malnourished woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ermina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Shivering abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy yellow fur. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. His yellow fur is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Body Guard and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She sports white long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alice embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Banker job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).