Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and violet handkerchief worn on her right side. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is still thick. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a large brown jacket and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Fallthra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and usually wears her tan robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Bethrynna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Bethrynna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Bethrynna never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 19000 sp.