Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Portia wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, her father struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Bookbinder, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'3". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a flail. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson green hat.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: Ishte was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ishte 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 struck the Carter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her white hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Nija is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 pp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

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

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and blue tie. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Adelard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Rogue, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Adelard was born with his father's beautiful face. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her fur is beige, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Cook; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 cp.