Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her yellow fur in a flapper bob. 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 is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jet (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jade (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length brown hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He keeps his long red crest kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Norkruuth took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has amber eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large red jacket. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Olivia grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 Bellfounder. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.