Description: An older woman who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, she is not a threatening figure. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Quilla was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: White pearl (60 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Good lock. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses like a well dressed Beggar does. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Melissa was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Emerald (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Thorin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fancy grey dress. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Kathra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. He wears his auburn hair up. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp).