Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She struck the Mercenary job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amber (40 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jade (100 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. A freak accident while working with her Glassblower father left her crippled. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Spring never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her feathered white hat.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Nora was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Torbera has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears professional attire. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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 Fletcher, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.