Description: This late middle aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Gurdis is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Gurdis was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He is an epitome of beauty. He has wavy red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has done her best to style her rusty crest to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Hethress took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Armorer responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her trident with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She struck the Jeweler job and began her own company from there.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sard (60 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Farideh hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Farideh was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is typically in his Mercenary uniform. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown fur is long and unkept. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the south. Shifting was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mercenary. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.