Description: An older woman who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and she perpetually has her spear ready. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Marshal mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 sp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Flame 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. A freak accident while working with her Stableman mother left her crippled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His first spouse was a Miner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'8" when asserting herself. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a violet coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a white and green robe with the hood down. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and balancing his hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 gp. White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the west to a Marshal, Lone learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He tends to his Marshal job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has wavy golden hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 sp.