Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'9" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Shoemaker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 Shoemaker. She became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: He is content; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her eyes are silver.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his white crest down. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. To his fellows he 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Pijjirik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Pijjirik was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear flannel. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Shoemaker like her father before her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Buvvie has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.