Description: He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He is physically well-built. He has white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 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: An older woman who typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Butcher born in the past three hundred years. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

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 Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and doesn't want to be a butcher and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her gold crest is heavily combed to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Farideh's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Farideh and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a blue vest and prefers black and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bethrynna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has no crest. 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 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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Kadana hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kadana was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is typically in his Miller uniform. His hair is black and curly. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Miller business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He struck the Miller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amber (160 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'5" and is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Layabout, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and to be a layabout again

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).