Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Fletcher who has hired him part-time. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. During his travels, Sweet and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Sweet discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Sweet fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Layabout mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (150 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Jacoba liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears professional attire. She has styled her copper crest well, parting it to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Hillanot lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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. Hillanot fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 190 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her white crest is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This woman wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available she will default to her warhammer. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright white hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. During her travels, Alain and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Alain discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Alain fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (70 gp).