Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She married young, but lost her spouse to brigands. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 140 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 320 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Mayor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has no fur. She has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.