Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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 the east to a Animal Trainer, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mortician. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Shava alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fancy green dress. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Marigold and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 140 gp.