Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head, and is pretty ugly. She has wavy brown hair. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Seamstress. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 cp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Ogthrak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She stands about 4'3" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Eldeth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Eldeth. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks. She has shaved her head bald. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Apothecary father left her crippled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Berrian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Herbalist like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: An older man who wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His dark red hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His gray fur is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Jade (90 gp).