Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks, marred by sweets. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her black hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She got into the Armorer business at a young age. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Oppleby liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oppleby fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has green eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 24. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60 gp. Iolite (70 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'3" and prefers to wear flannel. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Seven was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Stylist. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Doctor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has a hunchback. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Nelkin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nelkin decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Tanner 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 170 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a Mayor, his father struggled to pay the bills. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.