Description: This southern woman wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Baker and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (120 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her silver crest is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Being a Butcher kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A true patriot, Vonbin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vonbin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Vonbin reached his early adolescence his Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Guardian, Military, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Malachite (9 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Zaffrab is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40000 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her copper crest is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Blendaeth 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fancy grey suit. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 140 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Joser learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Joser 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 270 gp.