Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. Her bronze crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She got into the Cook business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by her family; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Eldeth took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: She wears a white tunic with grey highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Nora was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'10". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. Her hair is short and white. Her eyes are gold and beady.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a black collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His crest is copper and very short. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trynnicus grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Half-Plate.