Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. Her dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are white.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Bune was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90000 cp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears professional attire. His hair is silver and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has no fur. She has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: Flask hails from a village terrorized by brigands. At a young age her mother died while driving off some brigands. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in sword use. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears just a white suit, marred by beers. She has moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She keeps her silver crest in a flapper bob. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp).