Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'2" when asserting himself. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mayor born in the past three hundred years. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Gardain was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mayor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Frouse's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bellfounder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Frouse lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frouse fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She wears dull tan sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Carpenter, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2100 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears black trousers with violet and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. She is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Brakka grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 60 gp. Jade (160 gp). 4 Antitoxin.