Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. She wears her black hair up. 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 extraordinarily eccentric. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Mary 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 Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Through the years after Gerald was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Gerald's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a shoemaker again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jocelyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).