Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Seamstress. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 pp. Rose (80 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Thiala never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and carries nunchakus. She has wavy auburn hair. 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 very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Heather is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Passionate, Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jade (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tattered old clothes. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Elizabeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Oloric was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'0". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 pp.