Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears professional attire. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Heward is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: She wears green trousers with black and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has moderate length copper crest. 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 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. A true patriot, Farideh would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fancy tan dress. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Courier soon after.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 40 pp. Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1700 sp. Amethyst (90 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).