Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. She sports golden long hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Joan embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Joan was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Joan's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his rusty crest in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Torinn was taken on many hunting expeditions. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30000 sp. Jet (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. Her brown hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Giselle studied abroad. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.