Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top red hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Courier. Lidda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the north. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has worked as a Courier like her mother before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is short and black. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Laborer profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gifted student he started as a Laborer, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Damien was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Sard (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.