Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Spice Merchant. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and many goblins want her driven away

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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 born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Althaea has worked very hard to control her curse. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Depressed, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (40 gp).