Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She got into the Seamstress business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Seamstress. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older woman who dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Jacoba is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has wavy red hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elizabeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp. Jade (80 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.