Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by chocolates. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Dyer uniform. He has wavy red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: The child of a Banker, who enjoyed hunting, Peter was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a banker again

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her white hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Ella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Ploughman. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Tawar is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Ploughman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2200 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her bronze crest is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her red hair is braided into rings. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Rosamund was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Golden pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents enrolled him in a Warlock school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp).