Description: An older woman who wears dark leathers with embroidery, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her white fur in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Shadow enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Shadow 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. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Shadow took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up halberd and armor she uses now. She bought a halberd and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her hair is brown and very short. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Meriele lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Baker and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Layabout born in the past three hundred years. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has worked as a Layabout like his mother before him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Amber (160 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Lilli speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries longswords. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gifted from a young age, Valorean studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fancy violet suit. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fortune-teller they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Herbalist, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He's in love; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2200 sp.