Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'9" and dresses like a well dressed Courier does. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She carries with her a set of scimitars on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Mary was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mortician. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 2'8", this woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She sports black long hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Andry is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. After a long history of fighting, Andry and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His red hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 17000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears her silver hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Oriel has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Scribe profession.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but she was a colossal failure. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).