Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. She has wavy black hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Althaea was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Engraver. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Stableman; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Crowbar.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is short and white. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple green robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has styled his black crest well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 250 pp.

Description: He wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paggen studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Fletcher and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Masseuse. His red hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp.