Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Pyra was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Debt, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black crest is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 130 gp. White pearl (150 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Map Maker, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 50 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A 3'3" eastern woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, pastel shirt, and grey tie. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired her part-time. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, red shirt, and brown tie. He has moderate length blue hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He very much looks the part of a Apothecary. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Baker father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Golden pearl (110 gp).