Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood, marred by chocolates. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Oolah was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Spyglass. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traubon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gennal will drive conversation. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Gennal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 180 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His white hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 sp. Rose (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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: Volen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.