Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a fancy black dress, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her golden hair is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Locksmith who has hired her part-time. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jacoba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Has a crush, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears professional attire. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the west. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin 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 left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 5000 sp. Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp.