Description: He stands about 3'3" and wears a tan vest and prefers violet and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerbo will drive conversation. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 32000 sp. Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" eastern woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a Mayor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Now she works as a writing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Dain reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is portly but not overly obese. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Bathin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is still thick. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Herleva was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Herleva fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.