Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Falkrunn grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Falkrunn was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Falkrunn decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a pastel tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Serpent will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Aline was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aline fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Ulfgar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'11". She wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. With wild golden hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is brown and very short. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Oda is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Oda was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1900 sp.