Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Terse, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mialee grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Mialee. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear grey tank tops with white skirt. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Joan grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Jasper (80 gp).