Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 70. 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 takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. Her hair is white and curly. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is an amazing painter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered gnolls who tried to eat his hand. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her dark red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 190 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp).