Description: This woman is very fat, and wears baggy violet pantaloons and a red scarf. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ahlyssa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ahlyssa was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mason. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a tan suit. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished lance as well. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heward was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is black and curly. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. After a long history of fighting, Katherine and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.