Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears just a green suit. He has dyed his greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Shamash was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She very much looks the part of a Apothecary. She has a hunchback. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She sports golden long hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Ella was born the youngest of three triplets. She worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

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

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Vonbin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to protect his home

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ermina studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Meriele was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).