Description: She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, and she perpetually has her sai ready. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Nora learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: An older woman who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull grey iron scale mail, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local gardener

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with green pants. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Richard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She likes to wear brown tank tops with grey skirt. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Tailor business.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 150 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this southern man wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Qualen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and blue robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 sp. Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She got into the Spy business at a young age. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).