Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. 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 loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Diesa lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 sp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hlin 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Antrara hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.