Description: She dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). White opal (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 170 pp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a blue vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Sindri never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Anastrianna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. This white eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Fisher, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. Emerald (1400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her purple hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shax's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 15. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.