Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Bricklayer born in the past three hundred years. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She struck the Bricklayer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bricklayer responsibilities is difficult; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Crown-heir. He has worked as a Crown-heir like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Masseuse. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is typically in her Engraver uniform. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She takes great joy in being the best Engraver in town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'3". She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her brass crest up. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses divination through singing.

History: Jezean was born with her father's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amber (140 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Herbalist like his mother before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).