Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His crest is short and rusty. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the west to a Spy, Direcris learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Cecily was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She struck the Dyer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has black hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Tomi liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 90 pp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After a long history of fighting, Saphara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her blonde hair up. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'6". He wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Pink pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.