Description: He wears a black small hat and black clothes. His black hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Herbalist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Tailor, who enjoyed hunting, Balam was taken on many hunting expeditions. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Assassin who has hired her part-time. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Oda is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She's in love; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his beige fur in a pixie cut. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Hedonist, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (130 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. She has done her best to style her yellow fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Aura was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 17000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Torinn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has wavy bronze crest. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Masseuse business.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 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 (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Tailor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).