Description: Standing 5'5", this woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mara will drive conversation. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Mara was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Mara took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Tailor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and she perpetually has her sai ready. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a red collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Philomena 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. His hair is white and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a green broad hat and green clothes. Her crest is short and red. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Kadana was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His red hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.