Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ishte grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her parents enrolled her in a Bard school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Marshal, his father struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Merchant. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries a battered club and tarnished sword as well. He has wavy blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Adam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a Glassblower soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 60 pp. Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Uzza 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. Uzza decided she wanted neither the life of her father 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 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Fire opal (1000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His silver hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Anselm was born the youngest of three triplets. Anselm was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Anselm decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 24000 cp.

Description: A 3'6" eastern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.