Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: Born in the east to a Bather, Neega 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 Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has red eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hethress was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hethress grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hethress. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the north. One day when Frouse was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Frouse was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has a crush on the local glassblower

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents were killed by goblins in a raid when she was still a young child. The goblins captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 sp. Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man usually wears his grey robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

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. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black fur is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Flame was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Flame decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Orsik was born with his father's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 20 pp.