Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Shamil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 sp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). White opal (900 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nykkan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 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 a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Mentor, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a colorful flower in her dark red hair. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a grey vest and prefers white and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is still thick. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Engraver profession.

History: Traubon was born the youngest of three triplets. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1100 gp.