Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Ashgarn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: Dreali was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Detective, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Egelina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She became a Dilettante soon after.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Amber (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Helgret is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for her, and Helgret does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When Helgret reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this southern woman is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. The war was a terrible time for her, and Jo does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She married young, but lost her spouse to dire rats. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her glaive, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Scribe. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Pearl alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to be a bookbinder again

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" eastern woman, she wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

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. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Disease, Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.