Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 390 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a whip on his belt. His red fur is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Shifting lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and bows. Her purple hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are white and beady.

Personality: She is a Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gadreel 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 Gadreel. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries scimitars. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age her father died while driving off some illithids. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in scimitar use. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To protect her home; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern woman wears long strands of amber and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her bronze crest is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is physically well-built. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Coral (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Blossom was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Blacksmith, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 cp. Malachite (12 gp).