Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a very tight haircut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Nella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has moderate length white hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Rûkdûg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), marred by chocolates. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Rurik enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has no hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Dagnal's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 280 gp.