Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She keeps her purple hair in a flapper bob. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Akta was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Amber (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Nordak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: Trym lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Coral (150 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 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). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears just a grey suit. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she would like to get married and retire

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 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). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and she perpetually has her whip ready. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Althaea will drive conversation. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Althaea was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Eye agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Coral (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star ruby (900 gp).