Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and black tie. Her auburn hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is golden and curly. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the west. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp).