Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'2" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Alberich enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Spy, Alberich learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 120 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her head has been shaved. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Roofer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to protect her home

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she tends to wear a large violet jacket. Her silver hair is cut short. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 12000 cp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).