Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a hunchback. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Williamina was born the youngest of three triplets. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 is a great chef.

History: Born in the west to a Farmer, Verna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She struck the Farmer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious, In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses like a well dressed Sage does. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Sage job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.