Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Akta learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local spice merchant

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She carries a battered spear and tarnished sai as well. Her brown fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Crampernap wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Crampernap lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2500 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her golden hair is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Beatrice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and balancing her hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has white hair. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a blue top hat and blue clothes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (50 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely tan suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Actor profession.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Wiggan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).