Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Jaxi hails from a village terrorized by illithids. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Creega was born the youngest of three triplets. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a grey top hat and grey clothes. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Ermina was born with her father's beautiful face. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Whurbin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (120 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Umpen was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She prefers to wear flannel. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of a Mortician, who enjoyed hunting, Tyna was taken on many hunting expeditions. Tyna abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Fabien's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Servant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).