Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is greedy

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with green slacks. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears baggy tan pantaloons and a white scarf. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Veloptima grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Veloptima 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. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Veloptima never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is very fat, and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Roge 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. After a long history of fighting, Roge and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly flails and longbows. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Mord was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing a long, tan cloak. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has green eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Jelenneth was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Thoradin learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 310 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).