Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a red Stetson hat and red clothes. Her hair is black and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Interpreter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small desert village. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is purple and very short. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Coral (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest is brass and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bellfounder but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Zircon (60 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Brewer. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 pp.