Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a great chef.

History: Cecily hails from a village terrorized by drow. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Cecily alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She carries with her a set of crossbows on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her red hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Cartwright. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Ida learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'10" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Magnifying glass.