Description: She stands about 5'9" and wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her gray fur up. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: Spear was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Spear 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Purah began to lead the lost caravan. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a violet shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Ralf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and usually wears her brown robe and has her sickle always slung over her shoulder. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. 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 believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Aline took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She very much looks the part of a Roofer. She has done her best to style her red fur to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her copper eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Roofer, Shadow learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Roofer responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aelar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cockaby will drive conversation. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).