Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Jacoba liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red fur is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Leaf was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mayor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and very much looks the part of a Cook. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cook business.

History: Georgina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 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 (10 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear flannel. He has moderate length auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red fur is lengthy. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Helja abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Peter hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Peter was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

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

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.