Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Nora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Nora liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His lavender fur is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rose (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Peren was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a yellow coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Trym was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears just a black suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east to a Tailor, Akra learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.