Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this northern man wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Arumawann never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. Her hair is purple and very short. Her eyes are black 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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Hamil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 13000 sp. Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She is physically well-built. Her crest is blue and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a great chef.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kadana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears dull violet sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. She is portly but not overly obese. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Galiena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Jade (90 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His silver crest is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 sp.