Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, marred by chocolates. She has slicked back red hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Barbena is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Barbena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has slicked back silver 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 has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is silver and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Himo is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Himo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Unemployed, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: He was born in the south. Chay was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Healer. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a brown shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Stylist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 struck the Stylist job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. 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 very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. He wears his scarlet crest up. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her copper crest is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Mishann was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Adventurer mother left her crippled. She struck the Painter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is still thick. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Nissa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 390 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.