Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has moderate length white hair. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Helja was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Helja's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Helja never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Adventurer. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents enrolled him in a Ranger school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Arara enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears just a grey suit. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Juliana is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and she has a crush on the local barkeep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Veit lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 sp. Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 6'5" and wears a fancy white dress. With wild chestnut hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Greeba grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp).