Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear blue tank tops with brown skirt. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Ranala was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shoemaker. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 320 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and pastel tie. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His black hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Forcas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Antinua wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has no hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red fur is unkempt and raggedy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Beast does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beast grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 pp. Azurite (5 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length silver crest. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 20 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).